teaching background: Character education on the elementary school level (RN Resource 2-3 years); Sunday school teacher - young adults, 1 year; Vacation Bible School - elementary, 2 years.

other professional experience: Registered nurse experience at the following facilities: Ben Taub, Houston NW Medical Center, Gambro Healthcare, Cy-Fair Hospital and NE Medical Center. I also have 3 years of school nurse experience.

my strengths/fresh idea/new perspective: With age and recent graduation from the master's program, I can still relate to the students on a different level. "A voice for the students" student advocate.

i achieve balance in my life by: Prayer and reflection.

someday i'll...return to school and complete my Ph.D. in Nursing; Marry and have a family of my own; Become totally debt-free and purchase my 1st home (someday soon).