Personal Info: Originally from the midwest, I moved to the DFW area in 2002 for college. Since 2005, I've found my niche working with new and expectant mothers, families and children. I have a wonderfully supportive husband, an awesomely fun daughter, two goldfish, and one yappy dog.
Formal Education: On hold is a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - maybe I'll get back to that in a decade or two... However, I do currently hold a Double Bachelor's Degree in Child Learning & Development and Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Certifications:
CNMI, Certified Newborn Massage Instructor
Montessori Teacher Certification 0-3yrs
Montessori Teacher Certification 3-6yrs
Childcare Director Certification (for Licensed Centers & Homes the state of TX)
Community Involvement
Mentor for Ashley M., April 2011-April 2013
HBMH Parent Organization Executive Board Member, 2010-11
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Regional Walk Chair, 2010
Ambassador, McKinney Chamber of Commerce, 2009-10
Frisco Fusion Volunteer Coordinator, WMSF, 2009
City of Frisco Citizen’s Fire Academy, 2009
Award of Excellence for Hard Work & Dedication, WMSF, 2009
Certificate of High Honors, Montessori Teacher Training Program, 2009
Coordinator of Afternoon Art Program, WMSF, 2008 - 2009
2008 Team Player Award, City of Frisco Municipal Volunteer Program
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Walk for the Cure, 2008
Hospital Holiday Caroling & Outreach, Self-Organized, 2001
Sunday School Teacher, 7th – 8th Graders, Riverside Church, 2001-2
Sunday School Teacher, 3rd – 6th Graders, Riverside Church, 1999-01
Children’s Summer Camp Counselor, Riverside Church, Summer of 2001
Published in Journeys Anthology, ISBN: 1-885206-95-X, Iliad Literary Awards Program, 2000
Siem Reap, Cambodia, Volunteer Work, Summer of 2000
Greystones, Ireland, Volunteer Work, Summer of 1999
H.O.P.E. Outreach Program, Volunteer Reading Program, Summer 1999
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Work, Summer of 1999
Freshman of the Year Award, Freshman Representative, CHS, 1998 - 1999
Hadjusamson, Hungary, Volunteer Work, Summer of 1998
Conflict Mediator, SGMS, 1995 - 1998
