Mary Cooper Elsener
Marital Status:
Married 25 years
Children? If so, how many?
2, Jamie Rose 24, Patrick 19
Grandchildren? If so, how many?
0
Education:
B.S. Education University of Nebraska
Occupation:
Elementary teacher
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
PawsUp! Therapy dog organization
Current hobbies and interests:
gardening, cooking, training dogs, Nebraska and Plains history
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
terrible at math
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Travel extensively in Europe
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
having and raising 2 children, a very happy marriage, and raising therapy golden retrievers
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
Do volunteer work for causes I believe in
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Hanging out with good friends, cooking, taking long river walks, listening to music
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
Being happy and able to pay the bills
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
Figuring out if I was a freak or a jock (frock it was), playing field hockey, running track, and history with Mr. Ahearn. Lots of laughs and wonderful times with many, many good friends, can't wait to see you all!!
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
Making a difference through being a teacher to young children.
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
Be involved in causes you believe in, be kind, active, and loving.
How have you changed since high school?
My teeth aren't as white and my memory isn't what it used to be...
What else should we know about you?!
I miss the East coast but wouldn't want to live there, I have grown to love the midwest, (hey you can buy a really nice house here for 90,000!!) I'm an ardent Democrat, disillusioned with the goings on in todays world...