About Us

Rebecca also hails from northwest Indiana but has spent most of her adult life living near Cincinnati.  During her day job, Rebecca works as an English Language Arts teacher at an Indiana high school. She loves working with the students and sharing her love of books. She also enjoys writing stories, especially scary stories, and is the co-host and writer of a podcast with her sister and daughter. Her favorite things are Disney, traveling, Coca-Cola, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Education:

Bachelor's of Art (English) - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College - Terre Haute, IN.

Child Development Associate's Degree (Early Childhood Education) - Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast - Lawrenceburg, IN. 

Associate of Science (General Studies) - Vincennes University - Vincennes, IN.

Proud graduate of Hammond High School in Hammond, IN.

Certifications:

Teacher of Language Arts, Grades 5-12 - State of Indiana

Orton Gillingham Reading Instruction, Grades 3-12 - Institute for Multi-Sensory Education

Mary Ellen was born and raised in northwest Indiana and is a true region rat at heart. During her day job, Mary works as a Director of Revenue Strategy for a hospitality management company. When not playing with numbers and spreadsheets all day, she loves to spend time with family and friends. She co-hosts a podcast with her older sister and niece and enjoys volunteering for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the American Diabetes Association. Mary has an unhealthy obsession with iced coffee, loves to do crafts, and can usually be found with her nose in a book. 

Education:

Master's of Business Administration - Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN. (Expected completion - 2024.)

Bachelors of Science (Elementary Education) - Calumet College of St. Joseph - Whiting, IN. 

Bachelor's of Art (Elementary Education and Music) - Marian University - Indianapolis, IN

Proud graduate of Hammond High School in Hammond, IN.

Certifications:

Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager - American Hotel and Lodging Association

Hospitality & Tourism Management Certification - Florida Atlantic University

Social Media Marketing Certification - Hubspot Academy