Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Robert
Education: Bachelor's of Arts degree in Elementary Education with minors in English and German from Alma University; master's of education in Reading and Language Arts from Oakland University.
Employment/Military Record: Teacher at Warren Woods Public Schools; serves as curriculum leader.
Community Activities: Active in Democratic Party, Susan B. Komen Foundation, Rainbow Connection, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Michigan Education Association, National Education Association, Member of Alpha Gamma Delta, Clean Water Action, Michigan Reading Association, International Reading Association.