Born April 14, 1948, Port Dalhousie (St. Catharines), Ontario
1949-67 raised and educated in Barrie
1967-71, University of Windsor, Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
1971-72 Teacher, Roland Michener Secondary School, South Porcupine
1972-74 Teacher, Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School
1974 Teacher, Banting Memorial High School, Alliston
1975-85: mother of Judy, Simon and Jeff Austin
1985: Campaign manager of Paul Wessenger
1985-present: Elementary school teacher Simcoe County District School Board
1975-2005 active in Simcoe County NDP riding associations
Hobbies: singing in coffeehouses, skiing, cycling
Most interesting fact: in the summer of 1996, I rode my bike solo from Victoria, B.C. to Elmvale, a total of 4500km in 40 days, camping along the way.
Sitting member of the Good Vibes Coffeehouse Committee
Chairperson of the Zero Waste Simcoe Action Committee
