Mrs. Orpen

I grew up on a small dairy farm by Grygla, MN and graduated from High School there. I went to college at Bemidji State University - Go Beavers! My first year of teaching was in Plummer, MN. From there I moved to the North Shore and taught in Silver Bay for 12 years. Next came Battle Lake which quickly became "Home" and this is year 18 for me! I am married to John and have three grown children and one grandchild. They and my extended family are my world. My hobbies are everything music, kayaking, and taking pictures.