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We welcome Marlene to our family at Immanuel as our new church secretary. Please stop by and welcome her!

I am married to Craig and have 2 daughters Danielle and Sadie Jo and 2 grandchildren Liam and Nora Jane and a dog, Remington. :) I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking, boating and reading.I have worked in a school setting for 20 years with all age levels and truly enjoy working at Immanuel Lutheran School. God has blessed me richly with great family and friends!

Hometown: Menomonie

What chore do you absolutely hate doing?: Vacuuming

Who is your greatest inspiration and why?: I do not think I have one greatest inspiration but, have been and am inspired by many different people at various times in my life.

What is something that makes you really happy?: Something that makes me really happy is to spend time with my family and friends!

I grew up in a small suburb of Chicago. I have always had a love for children and animals. I originally attended college to be a biologist, with a life long dream of studying wolves in Yellowstone. However, God had other plans and I ended up graduating with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught in Illinois for several years and then at Immanuel for 1 year before staying home to have children. For the past almost 5 years I have been blessed to be serving as Admissions Counselor here at Immanuel. I love my career as I have the opportunity to meet new people, be around children, and still raise my family. God is amazing!

Hometown: Island Lake, IL

Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education, Concordia University, River Forest, IL

Concentration: Psychology

What chore do you absolutely hate doing?: Laundry

Who is your greatest inspiration and why?: My Dad...He is one of the most patient people I know, friendly, always willing to help, sees the best in everyone, and has such a heart for the Lord and doing His work.

What is something that makes your really happy?: When I see my husband and children's accomplishments. They bring me the most joy, outside of my relationship with Jesus.