She has been retired for 10 years after teaching for 31 years, 16 in District 90. She is married to Roger and has two children Melanie and Jeff, two bonus children, Dave and Erin, and six grandchildren who all live in O’Fallon. She has lived in O’Fallon for 25 years after her husband retired from the Air Force. Mary is a member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Noon Rotary Club, serves on the Early Childhood Foundation, and is a member and organizer for the District 90 Retired Educator Group. Mary has been a volunteer for Get Smart with Art and enjoys attending all her grandchildren’s activities and sports events. She is an avid reader, “enjoys” exercising at the Y, walking, and traveling.