First off let me say that I never pictured myself ever doing something like the World Race. I grew up in Canton, Michigan and was a really shy little girl. I never thought I would leave my home city, let alone travel around the world. But God works in wonderful ways.
I attended Hope College where I played soccer and studied Spanish Education. While at Hope I had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain and in Argentina. I fell in love with traveling and spending time in new cultures and learning new languages. I knew from that point on that I would go and work abroad.
I have spent the past four years teaching abroad. My first year I taught in Ecuador and the past three years I have been teaching in Morocco. My time here in Morocco has really helped me grow in my faith. I have been blessed with a great church community here where I have been able to spend time with people from all over the world. (Which leads me to how I was called to do the World Race but I will save that for my next post :))
Here is a little more about me:
*I love to run. I have done one marathon and will be doing another marathon this coming March in Barcelona!
*I love to read in my free time.
*I love my job. One of my greatest passions and accomplishments has been working with children and teaching them. I love seeing the joy on their faces when something they have been working so hard to understand finally hits them. This year especially has been great working with the little 4 year olds.
*I have a twin sister and an older brother.
*I love playing soccer.
*Spending time with my family brings such joy to my life.
*I am extremely excited to see how God will use this next adventure in my life!
