Get to know Stephanie

WHO AM I?

I am a lifelong advocate for children and families.

A Piece of My Story:

The week of my 13th birthday, my family moved to Indiana when my dad's job brought us here. Since then, Columbia City has been home.

This is the community where I grew up! I attended church, learned to drive, and got my first job at Taco Bell when I was 16. During my teenage years, I had the privilege of babysitting for many wonderful local families. I've spent countless hours meeting friends for coffee at Brew'ha and browsing the shelves of our local library. My community involvement when I was younger included things like 4H activities, YMCA classes, helping at The Center, and many community service projects through church. So many things that make this community special to me.

Years later, that same community became the place where my husband and I chose to build our life together. We will celebrate 13 years of marriage this year. When we were first married, my husband owned a home in Warsaw, but after many conversations and much planning, we decided to purchase our first home together right here in Columbia City, the town I have always considered home.

Today, we are raising our family in the same community that helped shape me. We enjoy bike rides along the Blue River Trail, spending time in our local parks, supporting local businesses often by sneaking away for breakfast or lunch dates whenever we can. My boys and I enjoy frequent trips to the YMCA for an endorphins boost, we have met some of the most amazing people there by serving in Child Watch. My boys enjoy community sports through our parks department; we have gained many friendships through sports and are grateful for the men and women who step up to coach.

One of my greatest joys is watching our boys put down their own Whitley County roots through friendships, sports, and community involvement. Seeing them grow up in the same community that gave so much to me is truly special.

As a parent, I have experienced firsthand the importance of strong schools, open communication, and accountability within our education system. My involvement in school board meetings and conversations with local families has deepened my commitment to serving our community and helping ensure that every student has access to a safe, supportive, and high-quality education.

About the Candidate

Random Things About Me

I believe Jesus is the only King.
I played basketball in Highschool and have coached my son’s middle school team.
My hair is curly and therefore 98% untamable.
I enjoy going to our local YMCA to exercise.
I met my husband at Pizza Hut where we worked together. We have now been married for 12 years.
My first vocation is Wife and Mother. Family is forever.
My Husband and I have 3 boys who are currently 11, 9, and 5 years old.
I have been a Medical Assistant since 2012. I have worked in Oncology, Family Medicine and currently in OB/GYN as a FertilityCare Practitioner.

I have been babysitting or doing something “child care” related since I was around 10 years old. I would say that I have always had a heart for helping families with young kids/youth.

(Probably why I love my job the way I do)

Over the last year, I have DYI’d our kitchen

a little at a time. It has been a painfully slow but great process to express some creative freedom in our home.

Ice cream is by far my favorite dessert.

I grew up in Columbia City. My family moved to IN the summer I turned 13.

My husband and I have been homeowners

in Columbia City since 2016.

I love going to the Zoo! Even as an adult. As a family we enjoy traveling to go to different zoos within a days drive.

My ideal vacation is one where my kids are exhausted with fun, special sites to see, and a balance of fun and relaxing.

We recently got a bearded dragon for our son. It has been a really cool learning experience learning about reptiles.

I am right eye dominant. If you want to find out your dominant eye a quick google search will bring up the "The Miles Test" and you can find out.