Mary-Ann is a teacher in fine arts and a certified florist. She received both trainings in Holland. Her European background is still very much visible in her designs. In Holland she was very active in her community with floral arrangements for a variety of occasions, including births and deaths and everything in between.

She created many arrangements for dignitaries, the most famous recipient being the Queen of Holland, Queen Beatrix, who visited the region years ago.

In Canada Mary-Ann taught many courses, She taught for many years at UCFV in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack, and  taught the professional flower arranging course at Olds College in Alberta. .