About The Author
Born and Raised
In a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, I grew up with red shag carpet, The Smurfs and Cabbage Patch Dolls. In my past time, I played flashlight tag with the neighborhood kids and listened to NKOTB (a.k.a. The New Kids on The Block).
Family
I am lucky to have a large family. I have an older sister, Angela, who also ate spaghetti in a hot dog bun (among other crazy concoctions my mom created for us) growing up. I am married to the coolest guy ever and together, we are raising our two little ladies.
Education
There’s a ton of rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State (are you a maize-and-blue or green-and-white fan?) I have to admit, I started going to U of M then happily switched over to Michigan State. I went to college for six years, earning my undergraduate and graduate degrees in education, curriculum and research.
Hobbies and Interests
If there’s something I want to try, I don’t hold back! I have more hobbies than I have hours in the day. My latest and greatest is photography. I wake up each morning, eager to live a full and exciting life, while inspiring and giving back to those around me.
Likes
Salt and vinegar chips, french fries, barbeque sauce, reading, coffee, photography, music (playing the piano), free time, scrapbooking, sunshine, the lake, my family, and my Macbook.
Dislikes
Angry people, cloudy days, cold french fries, complaints, Folgers coffee, a messy house, a full laundry basket and Open Pit BBQ sauce.
Favorite book as a child
Frances Books by Russell Hoban and Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.
Favorite book as an adult
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (I’m a fan for the love stories).
Favorite Quote
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. ~Edward Everett Hale
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