Undergraduate Degree: Loyola Mundelein University - Bachelor of Education, Latin

Graduate Degree: Saybrook University - Doctor of Philosophy, Social Sciences

I love animals--well, almost all animals. I do love horses and have ridden some old, slow ones, but they do frighten me because of their size. My friend has a horse 18 hands high, and that horse terrifies me, but he is a sweet horse--just a big one. Dogs and cats are my favorites, especially dogs. My two dogs are rescues and just precious. I like going to agility shows, especially when another friend is showing her dogs. Another pastime is going through model homes--Watching how tastes in decorating and home living have changed over the years is quite intriguing. I guess I like doing almost anything when I'm with my friends. I also have a church I work with and for--now that's a handful. But I love working with people, and I find much joy in having a solid group of like-minded friends whom I can lean on. I even enjoy a good football game, basketball, and baseball. My next goal is to learn the rules of soccer. But first I'd like to see a move or two--it's been a while.