My fascination with caregiving began before I was two years old, as the first in a family of nine children born within eleven years. My passion is helping children and young adults develop the communication skills and confidence they need to make sense of their world and to “find their own voices,” to express their unique gifts and talents. I work to inspire mastery.

To this work I bring my education and training in English language and literature, Library Science, Educational Media, PreK/Primary Education and Drama, seasoned by over 30 years experience as a children’s and young adult librarian, media specialist for gifted grades 2-12, teaching actor, storyteller, conference presenter, editor, reviewer, literacy specialist, and writer.