My Story

The pictures below tell some of My Story. I totally stole this idea from Brene’ Brown’s website… My deep appreciation to Brene’ - you inspire, motivate, and help me become a better human - Thank You!

My Story in Pictures… click on an image to learn more!

Born February 3, 1963 in Saginaw Michigan. This is me at 1 year.

Born February 3, 1963 in Saginaw Michigan. This is me at 1 year.

Ask for family forgiveness. My niece (6 months younger) & nephews (3 years younger) putting on a “play” for our families.

Ask for family forgiveness. My niece (6 months younger) & nephews (3 years younger) putting on a “play” for our families.

My Dad, Arnie’s, Retirement from the Railroad. 1976

My Dad, Arnie’s, Retirement from the Railroad. 1976

Whitmore Sensation (Sennie) one of my favorite horses at JL’s Ranch. Lived teamwork, horse addiction confirmed, and tremendous growth and learning from 1975-1980.

Whitmore Sensation (Sennie) one of my favorite horses at JL’s Ranch. Lived teamwork, horse addiction confirmed, and tremendous growth and learning from 1975-1980.

Swan Valley High School graduation. No surprise there’s my dog, Shasta, in the picture!

Swan Valley High School graduation. No surprise there’s my dog, Shasta, in the picture!

Michigan State University Graduation with a BA in Advertising, December 1984.

Michigan State University Graduation with a BA in Advertising, December 1984.

Married Bill January 1985 (see MSU graduation date for how totally insane the timing of this was).

Married Bill January 1985 (see MSU graduation date for how totally insane the timing of this was).

Kaitlyn was born November 1990 – this beauty made me a Mom, love her to pieces!

Kaitlyn was born November 1990 – this beauty made me a Mom, love her to pieces!

Frankenmuth, now my home, introduced me to a sense of commitment to community, collaborative spirit, and abundance mentality.

Frankenmuth, now my home, introduced me to a sense of commitment to community, collaborative spirit, and abundance mentality.

Carlye born September 1993. This frog-loving woman brings great joy, beautiful inside and out!

Carlye born September 1993. This frog-loving woman brings great joy, beautiful inside and out!

1996 Category EF3 (winds up to 170 mph) was a catalyst for significant transformational changes in my life.

1996 Category EF3 (winds up to 170 mph) was a catalyst for significant transformational changes in my life.

Graduation from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1999. Intro to learner-centered, competency-based experiential learning.

Graduation from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1999. Intro to learner-centered, competency-based experiential learning.

Graduated Andrews University 2002 with a Ph.D. in Leadership

Graduated Andrews University 2002 with a Ph.D. in Leadership

Founded Kaleidoscope Learning Circle, entrepreneur, employer, critter caretaker and much more!

Founded Kaleidoscope Learning Circle, entrepreneur, employer, critter caretaker and much more!

The Large Munsterlander, Desi, in my arms lived to be 18 years, 4 months and 14 days.

The Large Munsterlander, Desi, in my arms lived to be 18 years, 4 months and 14 days.

My Equine-Assisted Learning and Mental Health Family at Prescott College.

My Equine-Assisted Learning and Mental Health Family at Prescott College.

Swan Valley High School Alumni of the year. A helpful reminder of our life journeys.

Swan Valley High School Alumni of the year. A helpful reminder of our life journeys.

New version in 2021! Maybe the Carralot team will live through a pandemic… Naw, nobody would believe it!

New version in 2021! Maybe the Carralot team will live through a pandemic… Naw, nobody would believe it!

Married Randy 2014 with family & friends.

Married Randy 2014 with family & friends.

Example of risk-taking and courageous dreaming. One of the “failures” (learning experiences) in re-inventing myself.

Example of risk-taking and courageous dreaming. One of the “failures” (learning experiences) in re-inventing myself.

Sold farm in 2019.

Sold farm in 2019.