About

Recently retired after 20 years of teaching at the undergraduate level and 15 years of pastoral ministry, I have transitioned to what feels like the capstone course of my professional career. Becoming a life coach is one of the best things that’s happened to me! It’s the peak of an often perplexing climb towards greater self-awareness that began in my early 20’s. Despite the dips and curves, I wouldn’t trade the journey for anything. The hike’s been challenging to say the least, and it continues for sure, but faith and courage plus insightful guides along the way have bolstered my personal development. So, all in good time, I am privileged to travel alongside others while providing support in the discovery process toward self-awareness and confidence.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Co-leader of Relational Healing class for women recovering from addictions
• Certified Professional Coach through iPEC (Institute for Professional Effectiveness in Coaching) an accredited coach training program - ICF (International Coaching Federation (2018)
• Certified Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (2018)
• Professor of Christian Education, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2002-2017)
• Adjunct Online Professor, Northwest Nazarene University (2012-14)
• PhD in Educational Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2002)
• Associate Pastor, Meadow Park Church of God, Columbus, OH (1985-2000); Ordained (1991)
• Assistant Professor of Christian Education, Warner University (1980-1985)
• Masters of Religious Education (MRE), Anderson School of Theology (1979)
• Adjunct Instructor, Anderson University (1977-1980)
• B.A. Christian Education & Psychology, Anderson University, IN (1977)
• Secretary and Bookstore Manager, Gardner College, Camrose, Alberta (1971-75)
• Elementary school teacher (1970-71)
• Associate Degree in Education, University of Manitoba, Canada (1971)

A little bit more about me:

• Mission trips to Honduras (2002, 2003)
• Married to a sociologist
• Adopted our daughter from Guatemala (1992)
• Proud Mamaw of two grandsons
• Toured with singing groups
• Workshop and seminar leader
• Home town - Morden, Manitoba, Canada (Love being a prairie girl and a Canadian, eh?)
• Current home - Wylie, Texas
• Enjoy travel, reading, piano
• Favorite pets: Benji (our golden retriever), Toby (poochon)

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