Growing up in Leland, Michigan I am blessed to have been deeply rooted in rich faith and community traditions. I am fortunate to be surrounded by a tight-knit, supportive environment that instilled a strong sense of God’s love in me. After attending Aquinas College, I moved to Boyne, Michigan to start a family. We returned to this area because I felt called to teach and serve in the very county that shaped my early years. God and Jesus have always been central in my life, guiding me through each step of my journey. As I raise my children in this same loving community, I am truly grateful to offer them the same nurturing environment that has been a foundation for my faith and growth.