Classes Taught:
Introduction to Culinary Arts (CHS)
Introduction to Housing (EMHS)
Family Relations (EMHS)
Nutrition & Wellness (EMHS)

Educational Background:
Ph.D. at Virginia Tech
M.S. Education at Virginia Tech
B.S. at Longwood University

Certifications/Experience:
Taught Fashion Design & Fashion Merchandising at Columbia College and Dominican University in Chicago and taught as an Adjunct Professor at Radford University and NRCC.
Worked as 1st pattern drafter to the head designer at Caron Apparel in Chicago.
Owned and operated a wedding coordinating and catering business for 11 years.
Serves on the Virginia STAR Events Management Committee for FCCLA state competion.
NATFACS/VATFACS - American Association of TEachers of Family & Consumer Sciences/Virginia Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences
NEA/VEA - National Education Association/Virginia Education Association
NACTE/VACTE - National Association Career & Techincal Education/Virginia Association Career & Technical Education
Alumni & Associates (of FCCLA)
Phi Delta Kappa

Hobbies and Interests:
Decorative painting, digital photography, digital scrap-booking, one of a kind original design for 16 & 22 inch collectable fashion dolls.

Additional Information:
Likes anything related to technology; has given several presentations at state conferences related to using technology in the classroom.
Has ongoing projects related to the clothing & interior design of Frank Lloyd Wright, and Family & Consumer Sciences curriculum development.