University of St. Thomas, B.A., Sociology, 1971; University of St. Thomas, M.A., Secondary Education, 1975; Outstanding Catholic School Teacher Award, 1994; Excellence in Catechesis Leadership Award, 2000; Red Knight Leadership Award 2001; coordinator of retreat program, Peer Ministry, Shared Ministry with students from St. John’s University and College of St. Benedict, and counseling; 36 years teaching experience.