Connie Reden was an educator and a business woman . She was born in Chicago, Illinois and has lived there all her life. Her first experience with school was at Holy Name of Mary Ca...ver maisConnie Reden was an educator and a business woman . She was born in Chicago, Illinois and has lived there all her life. Her first experience with school was at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church and she attended the parish elementary school. Her faith was nourished by her family, the Oblate Sisters of Providence, an all black order of nuns, and the Morgan Park Community.ver menos