I have lived in Perrysburg for almost 13 years, which is the longest I have lived anywhere in my life by 8 years! I’ve been married for 29 years. My husband is a Marketing professor at BGSU. We have a 12 year old son who attends HPI and swims competitively for the BGSC Gators. Before having my son, I had a variety of careers. After college, I was a social worker for 9 years. I counseled and advocated on behalf of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Next, I obtained a MS in Human Resource Management and worked in Human Resources for 5 years. After that, I got certified to teach High School math and taught Algebra and Geometry for 3 years in Texas. I was pregnant with our son when we moved here. I became certified in Ohio to teach HS math, but after having our son, I decided to be a stay at home mom for awhile. During the 4 years of being a SAHM, I found and fell in love with yoga. I became a certified Yoga Instructor and have been teaching yoga for 8 years now. I am registered with Yoga Alliance as an Experienced-RYT 500HR, that’s the number of hours of training I completed. Last year, I also became a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM. I teach Yoga and do personal training at LiveFIT in Perrysburg, and I teach Yoga at the Fort Meigs YMCA and at WW Knight through Wood County Parks.
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
Helping people feel better.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Retired Judge Dennis Parrish
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Italy and Greece – I have never been to Europe and those two countries are the most appealing to me!
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Slow down and take time to breathe, spend time with your loved ones, and care for yourself.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel overseas
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
The 14th Dalai Lama – When I read The Book of Joy that he co-authored with Desmond Tutu it drastically changed my life! I would want to have a picnic with him at a local park after walking through nature and listening to his words of wisdom.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I really appreciate both the number of parks we have and the variety of types of parks, i.e. nature preserves, hiking trails, unique playgrounds for kids, etc.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Way Library, Zingo’s, Flying Joe, LiveFIT, & Sidecut Metropark
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My son – I want to be a good example for him.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Belonging/Connection with Others, Comfort, Support
