Education/Degrees:
- PhD in Nursing 2018 – Augusta University
- Masters of Science in Nursing 2011 – Augusta University
- Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering 1983 – North Carolina State University
Honors/Awards:
- Marlene Rosenkoetter Research Award – May 2018
- Beta Omicron Research Grant Award – March 2017
- Vickie A. and Clinton E. Lambert Nursing Scholarship – April 2017
- Robert Wood Johnson Scholarship for New Careers in nursing – August 2010
- Medical College of Georgia Health Scholarship – August 2011
- Graduated with Distinction with my PhD – May 2018
Memberships:
- Phi Kappa Pi
- Sigma Theta Tau – current secretary for the Beta Omicron Chapter
- National Society for Leadership and Success
- Georgia Association for Nursing Education
- International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
When I’m away from the classroom, I enjoy:
- Teaching and participating in Group Fitness classes
- Playing competitive tennis
- Enjoying the beach – especially Atlantic Beach in Florida
Research Interests:
- Mental health and adolescents (focus on depression)
- Physical activity and mental health
Scholarly Work and Publications:
- Published dissertation in ProQuest
What courses do you teach at TFC?
- Pharmacology and pathophysiology
- Mental Health Nursing
- Assist with several other nursing courses
When did you begin teaching at TFC?
- 2018
People might be interested to know:
- I am half Japanese
- My father served in the Air Force so we moved around quite often
- My only son is a professional musician
What is your favorite aspect of teaching at TFC?
- The Christian environment and the wonderful students, faculty, and staff. I am especially blessed by my peers in the nursing program.
Favorite verse/quote:
- Deuteronomy 31:6