Why did you choose your field?
Human Resources is a natural extension of wanting to assist employees as well as educating and professionally developing others towards fulfilling life-long learning opportunities.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A Veterinarian; a Teacher; a Biologist…
What is the secret to a happy life?
Staying positive and adaptable.
Who in your life would you like to thank and for what?
My mother and father for always being there when I needed them and for giving the greatest gift-unconditional love.
What do you think is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your life?
Don’t cry over spilled milk.
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who cared.
What was the worst job you ever had and why was it so bad?
All my work experiences have been good for one reason or another…I did not like telemarketing. I cannot sell anything I don’t personally believe in.
What is it that you absolutely couldn’t live without?
My children!
What do you still want to accomplish?
My bucket list is very long- I still want to travel the world! I want to dive with whales; I want to get to the Galapagos!
Why did you choose teaching?
Teaching changes people’s lives….seeing someone finally get it – lifts your spirits! You know you made an impact in some way in this world and to this person.
What differences have you noticed between online education and face-to-face classes?
It is harder to teach students to be accountable for their comments; their actions as well as inactions… but on the other hand it frees students to express themselves who may otherwise have been intimidated in a classroom setting.
