I initially came to the University of Mary as director of Campus Ministry and served the community in that position from 1998-2001. A love for college students led me to my current teaching position in the Division of Philosophy/Theology. Other ministry positions have included serving as director of youth ministry for the Catholic Dioceses of Bismarck and Fargo and campus minister at St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck. My areas of interest include aesthetical theology, relationship dynamics, gender dialect, personality awareness, adolescent issues, and God’s grace in human suffering.

Community and Professional Interests

• Corpus Christi Parish volunteer
• Dakota Zoo member and volunteer
• Angel Project coordinator
• Women’s Book Study Group
• Shade Tree Players parent volunteer
• Bismarck Youth Orchestra parent support

Mission Statement

Live authentically and
learn and serve Christ.

Education

    Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning in process
        University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
    M.M. Ministry
        Seattle University, Seattle, WA
    B.S. Elementary Education
        Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN

Professional Memberships

• College Theology Society (CTS)
• National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA)
• National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Board of Directors (1987-89)

Recognition/Awards

• Student Government Outstanding Faculty Award 2005-2006
• The Chancellor’s List 2005-2006
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2005-2006

Publications

• Monthly columnist: Dakota Catholic Action Diocesan newspaper, Bismarck, 1987-1989
• Monthly columnist: New Earth diocesan newspaper, Fargo, 1982-1987
• “Festive Times and Quiet Spaces,” inSERVICE, Hi Time Publishing Corp., 1988
• “Rural Youth Ministry,” Rural Roots, published by the Rural Ministry Institute, Vol. 5, No. 2, July/August 1986.

Presentations

• “Healthy Relationships” workshops for students and adults, 2001-present
• “Two Important Words,” Farmer’s Union Camps, presentations on abstinence, Summer 2003
• “Dad and Me,” Workshop for the Fatherhood Summit in Fargo, Spring 2003
• Baccalaureate addresses
• Training for youth ministers and parish volunteers, 1982-Present

Undergraduate Courses Taught

• Introduction to Theology
• Theology of Christian Service
• Suffering and Christian Healing
• Marriage As Covenant

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