The open hearted humor of her free-spirited sincerity often disarms the people Faye meets; her fierce intellect and deep caring are revealed through earnest conversation. Graduating from UW-Superior in 1986 with a 3.9 GPA in Social Work, Psychology, and Sociology, Faye is a licensed Social Worker in the state of Wisconsin. She also has the credits for a degree in music and has given vocal recitals in opera and church music. Her life has been one of service to others and she applies herself by helping the developmentally disabled population, the frail elderly, and those who are in hospice. Eight weeks spent in a shelter for abused and battered women in 2008 strengthened her commitment to do all she can to let others know that they are not alone in their struggles. Faye writes almost daily, having also amassed almost 150 poems in the last two years. Aside from the occasional public poetry reading, she has given numerous speeches on mental illness and her sister Gail. Among her many interests are Native American spirituality and learning to sing the Blues. Enjoying life as it comes, Faye now lives on the beautiful Rock River in Southern Wisconsin with her best friend and life partner, Wm. J. Krupinski.