Education
1996 M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Western Carolina University
1993 B.S.Ed. in Communication Disorders, Disciplinary Focus Area of Spanish, Western Carolina University

Certification and Licensure
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
North Carolina License in Speech-Language Pathology

Experience
August 1996 to Present: Speech-Language Pathologist, Hickory Public Schools
January-July 1994: Lead Tutor/Recruiter/Records Clerk, Migrant Education Program, Wilkes County Schools

School Committees and Organizations
Hickory Public Schools Autism Diagnostic Team
Hickory Public Schools Autism Support Team
Viewmont Dance Company - Director and 5th grade Coach/Choreographer
Viewmont Elementary Website Team - Site Designer and Administrator

Hobbies
Gardening, crafting, shopping, baking/cake decorating, cooking, beading and jewelry design, dancing, painting, home improvement and decorating projects

Favorite Authors
Charlaine Harris, Gregory Maguire, Christopher Paolini, Brandon Mull, Nancy Shaw, Laura Numeroff, Dr. Seuss