Stephanie was born and raised in St. Joseph. She earned her BA in Literature and her MA in Writing Studies at Missouri Western State University. After graduation, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona to teach English at Arizona State University. She is learning to grow a garden and become a better cook. She reads as much as she can and enjoys a cup of coffee to keep up with her curious toddler. She looks forward to traveling and soaking up all the wonder of the world, especially right here at home in her community. She lives in St. Joseph with her husband Matt, two sons, and their two happily drooling dogs. Stephanie teaches upper high school English at Benton High School and is ever humbled by the wisdom of her students as they grow into adulthood. She joined the Junior League of St. Joseph upon moving back to learn from an organization of women who are using their skills and time to reinforce and build our community; in following their examples she is volunteering to help foster the literacy, empathy, and support she believes matters greatly to build a positive present and future.
