I am joyful, as well as humbled, to be asked to join the faith formation department at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Faith formation has been a large part of my life's journey. I was raised, formed, and married at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Peru, Indiana. Being one of the oldest of eight children I was able to find my love for the church and educating children in the Elementary Religious Education ministry. I most recently worked with Indiana University students supporting and forming solid educators. Prior to that, I received a Master's of Pastoral Theology, and directed a religious education program for ten years in Peoria, IL. I look forward to working with catechists, students, and their families in the Elementary Religious Education ministry at Our Lady of Grace.