About Me

I have worked in the Early Care and Education field for over 30 years in a variety of capacities.  I am the author of three books published by Redleaf Press.  My lifetime goal has always been to support individuals in their lifelong journey to become effective, productive adults.   I have held many positions from classroom teacher to NAEYC Validator; from professional trainer and public speaker to the Manager of Accreditation for the National Afterschool Association.  The variety of positions only increases my understanding of individual circumstances and has created a foundation of information allowing me to quickly provide resources and outline strategies to the challenges presented by environment or personnel.

Education

BA in School-Age Care

Child Development Associate

Past Positions

Computer Science Teacher for K-8

Director of Afterschool Programming

Out of School Time Specialist for Southwest Ohio

Accreditation Manager for The National AfterSchool Association

 Current Positions

Trainer for Public Broadcasting station CET in Cincinnati, Ohio

Trainer for Public Broadcasting station Think TV in Dayton

Trainer for Ohio State University Public Broadcasting Station WOSU in Columbus Ohio

Asthma Facilitator for the American Lung Association

Certified trainer for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources

AIR Child Care Training Solutions

Ohio Step-up to Quality Approved Trainer

Local Leadership Board Member of the Cincinnati office of the American Lung Association

Develop and conduct training, locally, statewide and nationally