My Bio

My teaching career began in August 1997, after I graduated from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois.  I spent that first year in Ohio teaching 1st Grade at St. Marks Lutheran School.  From there I moved closer to home and began a new journey teaching at Immanuel Lutheran in Belvidere, IL.  I shared Christ with my students there for 3 years.  This school year marks my 7th year teaching here at Concordia.  I am excited about the changes and look forward to seeing what the BIG picture looks like.  God is in control.

My Music History:
Music has always been a part of me.  Growing up I was in my Lutheran grade school choir.  In 8th Grade I auditioned for the Glen Ellyn Children's Choir. My audition was successful.  I toured with this choir to many in US locations as well as Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Finland. Amazing experiences and memories.  In High School I was in Choir as well as the Choraliers group.  In college I sang with the choir as well as the traveling groups too.  This is my 7th year leading Concordia's Joyful Singer ensemble.
This is then my 4th year of being the school Music teacher.  I am having fun.  I may not be able to play a hand held instrument, but I can pass on my joy of "Making a Joyful noise unto the Lord" through vocal song.  When God is involved, nothing is impossible.