Penny was born and raised in a suburb of Cleveland Ohio where she spent much of her childhood at a very special place called Hiram House Camp. Growing up in such an environment rooted her with the love of camping, nature, children, crafts, music, humanity, faith and campfires.
Penny went to Ohio State University studying biology and music. She graduated from United Theological Seminary in the Twin Cities in 2020. She worked full-time and part-time in camping organizations, as well as the United Methodist Church and the ELCA Lutheran Church in children’s ministry and children’s music.
Penny has eight grandchildren. Penny and her husband Tom live in Northfield with their puppy, Noel, “Ellie” Penny and Tom both sing with the Minnesota Chorale.
She also enjoys painting, poetry, pottery, music, hiking, traveling, golf and Mexican food.
Contact Penny at pastor@littleprairieumc.org