1946
Born in Büsum/Dithmarschen
1969
Studied at teacher training college in Kiel, then at the University of fine Arts of Hamburg,
where I majored in teaching art
1972 
Began teaching art at secondary school in Hamburg
(Studienrätin)
1986- 
 2008                                                              
Senior secondary school teacher of art (Oberstudienrätin)
1998
Became Member of IAPMA (International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists)