Education and Degrees

B.S. in Home Economics with Extension Concentration from James Madison University, 1979
Certified Trainer for CHARACTER COUNTS!sm, 1999
National Faculty for National Issues Forums Public Policy Institutes, 1998

Work Experience

1988 - Present Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension - Alleghany Unit
1981 - 1988 Director, Department of Human & Leisure Services for Alleghany County and Clifton Forge
1979 - 1981 4-H Technician, Alleghany County Extension Office

Awards

2004: Virginia Tech Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension                        

1998: Inducted into Virginia 4-H All Stars
1998: VPI&SU Ten Year Service Award
1998: Recognized as National Faculty for National Issues Forums Public Policy Institutes throughout the US
1994: Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
1993: Service Award, Alleghany Highlands Office on Youth
1991: Outstanding Achievement Award, Epsilon Sigma Phi
1990: Outstanding Employee Award, West Central District, VCE
1983: Woman of the Year Award, Covington Business and Professional Women's Club