teaching background: 8 years at Prairie View A & M University; 4 years at Houston Community College and briefly at North Harris.

other professional experience: 15 years of experience as a speech and debate coach on the intercollegiate level. Active in speech organizations and social and community organizations.

my strengths/fresh idea/new perspective: My enthusiasm, burst of energy and involving students in public speaking throughout the community.

i achieve balance in my life by: I have a "green thumb" which provides balance & peace of mind for me and I enjoy reading...

someday i'll...become a college administrator.