Professionally
Serving the educational community has been my life’s work. I have been a school designer; teacher; school administrator; curriculum developer and coordinator; international motivational speaker; parent, administrator and teacher trainer. Since graduating from Northern Illinois University in 1969, I have worked with hundreds of families and educational professionals to make all children’s lives as rich as they can be.
During my career, I have been blessed with some incredible international educational experiences. Missionary work in Uganda was a focus from 1998 – 2000 working with Promise International at the Bweya Children’s Home. From 2001-2002, providing curriculum support for the Grand Cayman School System was a wonderful experience. As keynote speaker for the Association for Childhood Education International I gave time to meet my peers in Manila, Philippines as well as being able to interact with many of the children who live in impoverished areas. In 2001, I was named as a guest of the Hungarian government in Budapest to visit and provide unique insight into their school approach for asthmatic children. I served as Collin College Chairman of the Child Developmental Advisory Board from 2002-2010.
Awards
- International Woman of the Year in Education
- The Christa McAuliffe Outstanding Educator Award
- Deputy Governor Life Appointment by ABRI
- Presidential Who’s Who
- Who’s Who in American Education
- World Who’s Who in Education
- World Who’s Who of Women
Professional Memberships
National Association for the Education of Young Children Life Member
Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honorary Fraternity Life Member
Member of ACEI Speaker’s Bureau
Association for Childhood Education International
Community Involvement
Served as Collin College Child Development Advisory Board Chairperson for 8 years
Serves on the Board of Directors for Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Served as a director for the Hickory Street Village Home Owners Association
Serves as a member of the Frisco First Neighborhood Advocacy Program
Guest Speaker for Sunday School classes across the greater Dallas metroplex
Personally
Born in Kankakee, Illinois, I finally made it to Texas in 1978. I have 3 wonderful children. I actually gave birth to my oldest when he was 25 and married my daughter. I have two spunky granddogs, Bubby and Zeke that keep me young. I love my active life and especially enjoy traveling. My life is full and complete. It brings me great joy to be able to work with children each day of my life.
My first granddog, Punkin, now lives at the Rainbow Bridge in Heaven. She loved spending time playing with me and I miss her.