*Has lived in Fair Haven since 1989 with her husband Ted Wardell.  Their two daughters Polly and Ginger attended public school in Fair Haven and both graduated from RFHRHS. 

* Has served on many executive boards including RFH Crew and her congregation UUCMC.  She currently serves on the boards of Covenant House - Asbury Park and the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English. 

*Taught public high school and college for over 20 years, and currently teaches at Brookdale Community College. 

*Grew up in Albany, NY, area.  She earned her BA from University of Pennsylvania and her Masters degree and Doctorate in Education from Rutgers University.