I am a mother of two boys and 5 grandkids. I lost my one son in a car wreck in 2008. That is when I went back to school and got my degree in counseling. I worked in foster care at a foster care agency for 7 1/2 years, before I came full time to ILCS. It was definitely a very hard job but very rewarding at times. I love working with kids but also work with adults. I am also an ADSAC assessor. I love animals and have two dogs who are the biggest part of my life right now other than my husband. I reconnected with the love of my life after 36 years. We were married in June 2023, and I feel I am living my best life. I love my job and love helping people.