Meet Our Team

I was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida and attended FGCU, where I earned both my B.A. and M.A. in English. As a graduate student, I worked as a writing consultant helping students grow their writing skills and confidence, so it was a natural transition into becoming the Writing Lab Coordinator! When I am not collaborating with my student team and working to support students, I serve as co-host to the NCLCA Today podcast!

I was born in San Diego into a military family so I grew up all over the US, including Guam! My happiest childhood memories were when we lived in Winter Park and Orlando, FL.  After that, it was Connecticut for high school, college, marriage, and raising my kids. But 8 years ago, I made the return to sunny Florida. My professional journey has been quite diverse - from on-air radio host, event DJing and professional singer to degrees in Business, Education and Instructional Technology. A seasoned teacher 1st grade – college, I’ve found my passion empowering students to succeed at FGCU and beyond at the CAA.
I'm a proud parent of three amazing adults, with my daughters making strides in Higher Education at Curry College and Harvard, while my son is chasing his dreams writing, recording and producing his own music. My superpower? Empathy, which I use to support students on their path to success. 😊🎓🌟