teaching background: Certified Lamaze instructor since 1992; Informal presentations while active duty military 1986-1990; Speaking for professional nursing organization - AWHONN 2001; CPR Instructor; Great amount of patient education, staff education and training.

other professional experience: 15 years experience in nursing, last 2 years as a nurse practitioner; Worked a variety of different settings - hospital, clinic, military experience, experience in surgical nursing, labor delivery and women's health.

my strengths/fresh idea/new perspective: Love for teaching and learning in nursing, home use of internet for classroom discussion/work activities and online learning.

i achieve balance in my life by: Chocolate! Exercise, family activities, love to play in the kitchen (baking, cooking and sharing my creations with others), church.

someday i'll...own a bed/breakfast; get my Ph.D or M.Ed.; travel to Europe; become a gourmet cook.