The parents of Mary Beth Casey and Ian Downing are pleased to announce their children’s engagement.

The future bride is the daughter of Jim and Mary Casey of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

The future groom is the son of Dave and Lynda Downing of Montpelier.

Mary Beth graduated from St. Michael’s College in Winooski, and is a teacher at the North Hero Elementary School. Ian graduated from Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and is co-owner of SlopeStyle Ski and Ride in Montpelier.

A July 2015 wedding is planned at Sugarbush Ski Resort.