With 27 years of experience, her goal of promoting literature appreciation and love of writing in students is evident in her work as a literacy trainer and promotion of teacher collaboration across school districts in St. Charles County. She has learned from and trained colleagues both locally and nationally, through various professional development and reading and writing workshops. In addition, Candy has been involved with the Gateway Writing Project and the Missouri Reading Initiative as a participant and model teacher and continues to be a life-long learner as an active member of MoCTE, NCTE, and LARC.