Mary is in her 32nd year at FFSD. She earned a BA in Dance/Dance Therapy from the College of Saint Teresa in Winona, MN and a MS in Physical Education/Administration from UND. In addition, she trained and performed professionally in Chicago & Baltimore. Her choreography credits include over 35 musicals. Mary co-founded & directed the Reif Center Dance program in Grand Rapids, MN from 1989-94 and has guest taught in a number of regional settings. She has attended many midwest teacher workshops.

Mary has been a Co-Director of “Dance & Dessert” since 1995. She believes that our connection to the body is key to self-awareness.

Mary’s treasured family includes husband Bill, son Joey (Kathryn), daughter Hannah (Dane), and grandkids Gabe, Claire, Louie, Etta, & Sylvie. She also owns a real estate business through Trilogy Real Estate in the Fergus Falls area.