Former Director of Education at Sylvan Learning Centers; Former Editor-in-Chief of Winning in Education Magazine- research-based short reads on how parents and educators can help students in 3rd - 8th grade succeed; General Education Teacher 7 years; Creator of Run to Read- where phonics meets fitness.

Connect students through nature, drama, interpersonal skills, and millieu. When used as part of balanced approach, worksheets should be created so they are tied to learning in a way that makes them meaningful and memorable.

Nominated for Who's Who in Teaching. Delta Society Volunteer who takes her therapy horse Lacey into hospitals, nursing homes,libraries, rodeos and schools. Director of Now Playing Patients, where patients in Children's Hospital are actors in a musical performance while they are in the hospital.

BA Child Development Cal State University Northridge; MA Education University of La Verne; partially completed masters in Oriental Medicine; Certified aerobics instructor and personal trainer Los Angeles Pierce College.

Proud wife and mother, and guardian of three delightful miniature horses.