I grew up in Seattle, Washington, and have a BA in English from the University of Notre Dame. After teaching English Literature in New York, NY and London, England, I took some time off to raise my three children. During that time I fell in love with libraries and went back for my Master’s in Library Information Science and my certification as a School Library Media Specialist. I had just waded back into teaching as an elementary school librarian when our family was relocated overseas to the US Embassy to South Africa. After three years in Africa, and an exciting experience working with the State Department, I’m thrilled to be back working with students, books, and research at McLean. In my spare time, I love hiking, running, playing rugby, and reading.