With 25 years in the Bay Area, Molleen is a teacher, writer, and spiritual director who brings both experience and heart to her work with students. Originally from Naperville, Illinois, she earned her Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri and her Master of Divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University. She believes that engaging in Religious Studies invites students to wrestle with questions of purpose and passion, deepen their thinking and faith, and grow into thoughtful, inspired people of service. She especially loves accompanying teenagers in this formative work.