Rebecca Fast, Editorial Assistant
Hometown: Hominy
Family: My husband is Pete and we have two children – Violet (12) and Ethan (6). Joining us in May will be Pepper – a cocker spaniel puppy.
- Best parenting advice received: Every child is unique and there’s no ‘one size fits all’ in parenting. Get to know your child and parent in a way that brings out the best in them.
- Favorite Books: I love to read. I’m a Jane Austen fan and read L.M. Montgomery growing up. These days I’ve been enjoying Beth Moran books.
- Life outside of work: Our family enjoys being outdoors. Every summer we try to camp, hike (short ones) and spend some time at the lake. My daughter plays soccer, so that keeps us busy as well. A good book and sunshine makes it a great day for me.
- Proudest day as a parent: I’ve been most moved by the day-to-day happenings with my children that make my heart swell, whether they’ve learned something new, overcame a challenge, begun to grasp their inherent self-worth or offered kindness and grace to others. To me, on my parenting journey, these are all moments that make me proud.
- Dream vacation: I love sitting on the beach as well as a mountain view – but a dream vacation may be a trip I don’t have to plan or pack for!
Casey Shupe, Events Director
Hometown: Midwest City
Family: My husband, Adam and I are college sweethearts and we are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary this year. We have two teenagers, Stella and Wesley and two crazy pups, Elinor & Rigby (Get the Beatles reference?)
- When I’m not working you’ll find me: hanging out with the family, volunteering at church or planning/organizing something.
- Three things I couldn’t live without: Amazon, Diet Dr. Pepper and chapstick.
- Best parenting advice I’ve ever received: The days are long, but the years are short. Cherish each stage of parenting you find yourself in, even the hard ones.
- Ideal way to spend your weekend: Sleeping in on Saturday, a meal involving chips and queso and a movie night with the family.
- Parenting Style: Parenting teens is like flying a kite. You let the string out a little bit at a time so they can start to fly on their own when they’re ready. I’m still there holding the string and can give it a tug or reel them back in if needed!
