1965
Receives a Bachelor of Arts in arts education from Eastern Michigan University.
1969
Becomes an art teacher and first grade teacher for slow learners at the Learning Improvement Center for Northern-Allen Park School District.
1972
Is certified in elementary education at Eastern Michigan University.
1979
Becomes an art and remedial reading and writing teacher for School District 2 in Clover, SC.
1980
Receives a Master of Education in school administration and supervision from Winthrop University.
1981
Receives an educator certificate from the South Carolina State Board of Education.
1982
Is certified as a specialist in reading at Winthrop University.
1984
Is a remedial reading and writing instructor for grades nine through 12 for Clover School District.
1985
Is a gifted and talented teacher for Cherokee County School District I in Gaffney, SC.
1987
Is a district vocational coordinator for special population for County Public Schools in Aiken, SC.
1989
Is certified in secondary administration and supervision at the University of South Carolina.
1989
Becomes assistant director of the South Carolina Council on Vocational and Technical Education in Columbia, SC.
1990
Is certified as a vocational center director and becomes an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina.
1990
Is a vocational coordinator for Richland County School District I in Columbia, SC.
1992
Is a curriculum supervisor for the Beaufont-Jasper Career Center in Ridgeland, SC.
1993
Is the Director of Tech Prep for the Gaston County Schools in Gastonia, SC.
1996
Is an administrative assistant and assistant principal for Union County Schools in Monroe, SC.
1997
Is a principal and special advisor to vocational education for the Wilson County School district in Lebanon, TN.
1998
Is certified in elementary education at Middle Tennessee State University; Serves as assistant principal for several of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
2008
Is an adult education teacher for the Chester County School District until 2009, whereupon she commences her retirement.