City Council Term: 2009-2013
 Early Life
- Grew up in Wayne, N.J., a suburb of NYC
- Before 1985, also lived in North Carolina, Virginia and California
Education
- B.A., Rutgers University
- M.A., Rutgers University
Work Experience
- Faculty member at North Central College since 1990
- Currently Associate Professor of English and Coordinator of Cultural Events
- Also teaches in the Urban & Suburban Studies Program
Community Experience
- Transportation Advisory Board
- Plan Commission
- Naperville Development Partnership
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- League of Women Voters past President
Family
- Married to Gary Smith for 39 years
- Three children (Matthew, Sarah and Garrett)
Hobbies
- Travel, crossword puzzles, sailing
"Fun Fact"
- Spent 8 weeks in Beijing and 7 weeks in Kyoto with 12 students in 2006
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