Favorite quote
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou
About
I grew up in a one-stoplight town in rural, southern Virginia, then raised my family in the metropolitan area of Tampa, Florida, but will always be a mountain girl at heart. My background is in education and taught in various settings including a small classical, private school where my children attended, until they were early middle school. Our family decided to homeschool for many reason, mostly flexibility and addressing the special needs of our family dynamics. This lifestyle and structure allowed for us to engage in a life full of experiences with domestic and international travel, involvement with developing our love and appreciation of a well rounded, liberal arts education including in the the fine and performing arts, and the ability to develop meaningful multigenerational and international relationships. Trying new things, learning about new places and engaging in the diversity of humanity helps motivate me to be a better person and to value the world around me. I love to help others learn to appreciate and find the treasures in places they explore and value in the communities they visit.
Hobbies & Interests
Love game and/or karaoke nights with family and friends. I’m a pre-mature cat lady, considered the ‘cat consultant’ in my neighbor and have 6 cats! I study wine… and share my collection with others.
Fun Fact
Harry Connick, Jr wrote a song for me about my hair! It’s on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Destination Experience
Washington, New York City, New England, Boston, Alaska, Seward, Fairbanks, Portland Oregon, Willamette Valley, Tampa Bay, Key West, Miami, St. Augustine, Orlando, Atlanta, Baltimore