Raised in Yakima. Attended Arizona State University, Texas A&I University. Received degree in Elementary Education from University of Puget Sound. Taught in Federal Way School District for 20 years. Member of the Federal Way Symphony Board of Directors for 14 years, Symphony grant writer for 14 years, Symphony President for 4 years. Member of the Centerstage Theatre Board of Directors for 5 years. Married to Bob Franklin for 55 years, with two daughters and 4 grandchildren. We have lived in Federal Way for 44 years.