My Background

My training in Spiritual Director certification is through St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minnesota where I not only studied theology and spiritual direction methods but participated in 90 hours of internship practice.

My background is in the Catholic tradition and I have worked in Catholic Faith Formation and Religious Education for 30 years. I started this work because I love talking with people about God and hearing the sacred stories of their lives.

The majority of my ministry has been working as a high school theology teacher. It is through these conversations and interactions with young people that I learned to love deep-soul conversations. Although my faith background is Christian, my practice is open to people of all ages and traditions.

Additionally, I have extensive, intimate experience with the 12-Steps through Al-Anon. It has served as a spiritual home for me for many years.

To ensure best practice, I have my own spiritual director, I continue to work through supervision, am insured and am a member of Spiritual Directors International.

Formal education

  • Certified Spiritual Director - University of St. Catherine

  • Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator

  • Masters of Catholic Education - St. Mary's University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies - University of MN

  • Virtus certified through the Archdiocese St. Paul and Minneapolis

I am married with two young adult sons. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and sitting on my front porch.

The Sacred Path

I chose the Sacred Path as the name of my practice for several reasons. First, it references the uniqueness of everyone’s spiritual journey. Faith is not a destination but rather a journey; a journey to discover how the Sacred is moving in your life. You walk the sacred path throughout your life whether you realize it or not.

Additionally, one of my favorite ways to pray is by walking a labyrinth. A labyrinth is not a maze, mazes are meant to trick you, labyrinths are a form of a walking meditation. The path is one concentric circle leading into the middle and then back out again. Walking the one path allows for your mind to rest, release, and receive from the Sacred whatever you may need.

Finally, walking a path alone may sometimes be frightening. But walking with a companion can be enriching and life-giving. As a spiritual director, I see myself walking the sacred path with you.