Education:
MBA with a minor in International Business, B.A. in Psychology, Missouri and Texas teacher certification

 

Work experience:
14 years as a certified teacher in both Missouri and Texas, in social studies, language arts and reading; certified ELL instructor; created the Aspiring Scholars and Opting for Success programs for Columbia Public Schools in 2004
4 years as an Emergency Room Social Worker, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
6 years as an investigator for Child Protective Services, Dallas, Texas
Small business owner, Dallas, Texas

 

Community service and organizations:
Nora Stewart Early Learning Center, Board of Directors
Columbia Alliance to Combat Homelessness (CATCH), Board of Directors
Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Committee
Boone County Health Department, Health Disparities Action Team

 

Family and interests:
My husband, Win, and I have been married for 24 years and have four wonderful children, two boys and two girls, ranging in age from 9 to 21 years old. We enjoy traveling all over, especially back to Texas to visit family and friends, and I enjoy movies, concerts, and reading.