Mary attended Grand Rapids Community College for Photojournalism.  She is certified in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  She enjoys teaching Sunday School to Preschoolers, along with Jewelry Making and Quilling at the library.  Within the past year, she has been taking courses in Gemology through the International Gem Society.  Mary achieved the MeL Maven Badge certificate through the Library of Michigan and is currently taking courses to earn her Level 4 Library Staff Certification.