About me

Born and raised in lovely, sunny, Orange County, California.  The child of two schoolteachers and the receiver of many practical jokes from her two older brothers, I was a quiet (shocking!) child with an artistic bent and really tried very hard to be unique without being considered too weird.

After high school, I dutifully made my way to college at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Marketing. Still not sure what to do with my newfound degree, I took a U-turn and ended up at paralegal school in Atlanta, Georgia.  After obtaining my paralegal certificate, I returned to Texas and the big city, aka Dallas, to start a career.  Through twists and turns, I ended up back in Orange County, but not for long. Life lead me up North to Sacramento. I came for a brief visit and stayed.  I have now lived in the Sacramento area for over 30 years.

 After quite a few years in the legal biz in the Sacramento area, I realized that law was not where my heart nor passions lie, so, I returned to school once again to get my teaching credential at National University.  

My first teaching job taught me that I had made the right choice, and it set me on a career path that continues to be fulfilling and fun every day.  I love learning as much as teaching and my motto is, "Never, ever, ever stop learning!"  

In my private time I enjoy spending time with all of my family and friends and with a very perky poodle named Ruffles.