Date of Birth: March 1,1973

Occupation: Housewife/homemaker/

Education: BS Villanova University

Primary hobbies and interests: sports, gardening, cooking

I really stink at: Writing thank you notes on time

My greatest strength is: my strong work ethic

My greatest weakness is: asking for help

Favorite music artists: Led Zeppelin, Cold Play

Favorite movies: Gone with the Wind

Favorite books: Pillars of the Earth, The Other Boleyn Girl

Favorite television program: Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives

Favorite restaurant: Alto Cucino, Bertrands

Favorite food: Filet Migon (med rare w/ side of onions and mushrooms)

Favorite drink: Other than water? Diet Coke

Favorite vacation spot: Maine

People would be most surprised to know: How much I eat (my appetite is HUGE!)

Most inspiring moment(s) in your life: Giving birth to each one of my children - each time I think of each one, I get the chills or tears, or both - just awesome!

Most difficult time in your life: When my Dad was suffering from (what we think) was side effects from a pace maker. He has Alzheimer’s, but it was very advanced for about 4 months and we had no concrete answers to our questions.

What I like most about Erie is: the people

Common words people use to describe me: amazing, smiling, wonderful, happy

Pet peeve: selfishness, disrespect

If money was no issue I would: not change a thing

Family: Married to Matt McCormick, kids: Andrea,10, Mary Therese,8, Matthew,5, Helen Ann, 3, Kathering,2, Grace, 7 months

Life ambition [my life would be considered fulfilled if by the end…]: I have raised my children to be successful, respectful adults and each to have strong, practicing Faith

Message for the world: Reach deep inside of yourself and you will be amazed at what God has given you. Everything you have ever wanted is right here, in your heart.

Any notable background items of interest: went to school in Philly; exposed to many wonderful people, thanks to my parents - Kennedys, Gov. and Mrs. Dick Thornburgh, Gov. Ridge. Grew up summers at the Illig family cottage on Manchester Beach in Fairview, so my love of the water and Lake Erie is always with me. My parents call me "Granny", because I always took care of everyone in the family. They also call me the most independent. I was left behind on at least 2 family vacations – once left on the Wash, DC subway and then at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD. Each time I found my way back to my family. My Mom recalls finding me in Baltimore, in one of the worst sections of town - little 9 year old girl wearing mary janes and a striped skirt, clinching her fists and walking very fast and very defiantly down the street.' She said when she saw me she knew nobody was going to even bother me. Yes, going up Robison was exciting.