Her husband, Jean, retired as a Professor of Electronics at SVCC in 2000.

Mrs. Cogdall teaches algebra courses at Sauk. She is a staff tutor in the Learning Assistance Center, where she tutors students in math, psychology, sociology, and foreign language.

She loves animals, especially cats, and is a member of the local humane society. She enjoys traveling and gardening. She can be reached by email at cogdall@essex1.com