Maria comes from a small town in Southern Minnesota where she grew up with six siblings. After graduating high school in Northfield, Minnesota, she found herself in Bismarck at the University of Mary. She has always had a heart for children and a desire to work with them. Maria graduated in April with a degree in elementary education and a minor in special education. She has always found the Montessori method of teaching to be very admirable and interesting. She is beyond excited to now be immersed in this environment!
When Maria is not working, she can often be found spending time with people. She loved the community found at the University of Mary and is excited to continue to cultivate that community by living in Bismarck. If not with her friends, she is probably reading a book with a cup of coffee in hand or on a walk listening to a good playlist.