AS Degree Criminal Justice
Marital Status: Married 26 years with 4 children and 2 grandsons
Hobbies: Writing, singing, and collecting old school movies, cartoons, and shows.
History: Working in child welfare for over 21 years - ten years with Juvenile Justice and twelve years with Non-Profit child advocacy agencies. I have worked as a community resource provider and leader as well as being committed to the youth I work with in my mentoring program. I became a Nurturing Coach in 2013 and fell in love with the process of the program, which led me to being a Facilitator and now a Nationally Recognized Nurturing Parenting® Program Trainer/Consultant. In 2021 I also became a Nurturing Father’s Facilitator. The Nurturing Parenting® Program has created a gateway for many families to find the help they need to create a more positive, structured home environment.
Credentials: Nationally Recognized Nurturing Parenting® Program Trainer/Consultant, Nurturing Father’s facilitator, Trauma Informed Care facilitator, Motivational Interviewing facilitator, Parent’s As Teachers facilitator, and Manager of Step By Step: Mentoring and Parenting Program.
