What brought you to Coupeville and why did you get involved with the Foundation?

My husband Rod and I moved to Coupeville following grandkids.  My daughter and her husband were looking to relocate to a small community that offered more diversity for their small family and they started looking at Coupeville with the caveat that we follow behind them.  Once that was decided, we moved from Lewiston Idaho and reestablished ourselves.  We already had family living here so we were familiar with the area and our other daughter and family lives in Aberdeen so it’s nice to be close to them. 


I was pleased to learn that Coupeville Schools had a foundation to support its needs. Not all schools are so lucky so I was pleased to serve when the opportunity came up. 

What is your favorite thing to do in Coupeville?

I have really enjoyed becoming active in the arts community.  Many people might know me for the painted pumpkins I display in the fall around Coupeville but I also work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. I’m always looking at how to better describe Coupeville in paint.  

What is your favorite Coupeville memory?

I am fascinated with the red Coupeville wharf and have painted it many, many times. The building, it’s history, how people react to it, the marine life that surrounds it and the activity with the boats. I find it all fascinating. ​​

Why do you love being on the Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools?

Working with school finance for so many years as a School business manager, I’ve always felt frustrated that schools often aren’t financed in a fair and equitable manner.  It is always a balancing scale between needs and funding.  When I retired, I found I missed the cycle of schools and education.  I look forward to being a part of that again. The foundation is a wonderful asset to assist students, teachers and staff at Coupeville schools. ​