Graduated from U of Northern Iowa with a BA in Education.  Taught 4th, 5th, 6th grade and music.  Parented two children in Roseville.  Worked for the City of Bloomington for 30 years in Human Services – mostly with people 50 yrs and older.  Am a grandparent of 5 children who live and go to school on St. Paul’s East Side.  Volunteered on District 5 Community Council.  Serve on East Side Arts Council.