Chris graduated from Concordia University Mequon in 1992 with a double major in elementary education and parish music.  Her first position upon graduation was minister of music at a Fond du Lac parish directing children's and adult vocal, hand-bell, and instrumental choirs and serving as head organist. Chris joined the Green Lake School staff in 2005 as a special education teacher after substitute teaching for nine years. She will graduate in May 2008 from UWO with a Master’s degree in special education and certification in grades K-12. Chris and her husband, Tim, reside in Green Lake with their three sons who also attend Green Lake Public School. Chris enjoys spending time with her family, playing the piano, cooking, reading, writing, cheering for the Packers, gardening, boating, traveling and exploring new places.