Ann Book

Hi! I'm glad you're exploring Incarnate Word's website. I've been in Incarnate Word Parish for over 20 years in many different capacities, and I'm currently the Junior High Science teacher (for 6th - 8th grades). I grew up in Jefferson City and came to live in Saint Louis after I graduated from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) with a B.S. in Chemistry. I later received a M.D.S. from St. Louis University. (Sorry, it's not a medical degree: it's a Master's of Decision Sciences and it is such an interesting field!) I taught at St. Louis University for a few years before our family grew from two of us to six of us. Incarnate Word has been a home to me since our oldest son was born, and I have grown spiritually, socially, and intellectually here. This parish has allowed me to be as helpful as I wish, taking on or even creating projects for myself, bringing me closer to other parishioners and God. I have experienced such kindness here. It's a lovely place to be. I am a fan of STL SC, the newest, awesomest MLS expansion team ever. I like Doctor Who, obscure references, riddles, Scrabble, science fiction, and playing with spreadsheets.