She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Texas Tech University and a Doctorate degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Louisiana State University. Additionally, she is a Certified Family Life Educator and an Adverse Childhood Experiences, Interface, Master Trainer. She has worked in several different capacities, which have allowed her to work with both young children and adults. It has always been her professional goal to offer adult students a quality education and thus improve the quality of life for individuals and families. She has presented within a variety of venues with a variety of audiences and have been published in peer-reviewed professional journals, text books, and practitioner’s books.