Family My husband Lee and I have lived on a farm near Beresford for nearly 30 years. Lee loves farm life, and raises cattle, and grows corn and beans. Our son Chris and his wife Kari are the parents of our first grandson, Sylar. They live nearby. Chris works with Farm Credit, and Kari owns a Beauty Salon here in town. Joel and his wife Jackie are brand new parents. Maclain was born in July. They both teach in Great Falls, Montana. Emily was married last July to Jon Hjelm. (It was a busy July at our house!) They live in Minneapolis where Jon works with Piper, Jaffray and Emily is an events planner for the Basilica of St. Mary. Our little Maria graduated from the   University of Minnesota and is working with children that have autism. 
Education I received my Master's Degree in Education from USD in 1997.I was privileged to work as a Literacy Coach during the 2004-2005 school year. 
Interests/Hobbies  I spend every free moment with my family, especially my little grandsons! I also love to read! (Wouldn't it be sad if I didn't?) In the summer I enjoy flower gardening. (I call my roses "My Girls.")