A little About Me

On the personal side my husband and I have 3 beautiful daughters, the older two are turning 20 in the next month and are both in college, and the youngest is 17 ½. Thursday we were blessed with our first grandchild, a very healthy 8 lb 7oz baby girl and I am so proud of my daughter and son in law. I have a variety of interest and hobbies, none of which I get to experience often, due to time constraints. I enjoy sewing and quilting, reading, and puzzles, but most of all; I enjoy mowing all my acres in nice and neat straight lines, and cleaning my house. Odd I know, but I find both very relaxing and therapeutic.

Professionally, I currently work for the Department of Defense, as a Child Development Specialist, Palace Acquire Program Management Intern. The position took me from my family in Missouri, to Tampa Florida. For the first time in 42 years of life, I am living alone, and to be honest, I am not fond of it! The program requires that I learn the positions of Training and Curriculum Specialist, Center Director, and Family Child Care Coordinator, all in the next year. The program is fast paced and intense and I am hoping that combined with completing my MSECS, I will not have any time to miss my husband and daughters. I am a strong believer in the power of advocacy and support Autism Awareness, Special Olympics, and March for Babies.

I have been in the early education field for 23 years. My personal definition or philosophy of education is as follows: Education is the process of cultivating the will and desire to learn, by providing age appropriate, developmentally stimulating activities and experiences, in a safe and secure environment that unlock the ability to think and reason. Education should increase potential and prepare the brain for sustaining current information and expanding on it to obtain future knowledge. Ensuring that children are safe, healthy, and receive proper nutrition, is fundamental in providing quality early education experiences and the foundation of their success.