Erika McDonnell

Erika was born in Loveland, Colorado and grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She graduated from Benedictine College in 2008 with majors in International Studies and Spanish. She has served as a missionary in Thailand and worked in parishes, non-profits and schools since graduating. Erika recently returned to Benedictine College with her family after teaching in China and the UAE for nearly a decade. She and her husband Ryan have three children and are thrilled to be living and serving in such a supportive Catholic community at Benedictine College in Atchison.