Reignite Your Heart

“… varieties of gifts …”

1 Corinthian 12:4

Great leadership starts with a shift on the inside first — then becomes visible  by what we give to others.

Share your LeaderGifts of the Heart™ by — loving, caring, and serving others.

❤️ Gift of Love — Investing in the well-being of others with patience, kindness, and understanding — so people can grow, flourish, and thrive. 

 🤝 Gift of Caring — Creating a culture of compassion, empathy, and forgiveness — so people will feel seen, heard, and valued.

🌟 Gift of Service — Developing a mindset of “how can I serve others?" — to help ignite and connect with people.

The result? A joyful, energized, and purpose-driven team — led by someone who inspires rather than simply manages.

• AWANA Sparks Ministry (Teacher): 3 years teaching as well as sharing my faith to diverse K-2nd Graders, in our O’Fallon, IL, Victory Church.
• Board of Education (BOE Member): 10-year elected public official who helped govern Lebanon, IL, CUSD #9 — focusing on student needs.
• Board of Education (President): served 2 years leading a dynamic team of community volunteers — in and past the COVID pandemic.
• Boy Scouts of America (Cubmaster): served 3 years leading the pack with fun scouting activities and programs as well as teaching practical skills.
• Leadership Development (Director): spent 2+ years  designing/teaching a college leadership program for campus leaders — on leadership skills, habits, mindsets, and more. 
• Professor (Education/Psychology): 26+ years teaching diverse courses (Applied, College Success Strategies, Educational, Lifespan Development, and more) in the field of Psychology.
• Rotary Lebanon Club (President): 1-year term leading a dedicated team of community volunteers — and putting our motto "Service Above Self" into daily action.
• Rotary Youth Leadership (Chair): reigniting and redesigning RYLA leadership program in Southern Illinois (Jr. High and High School), focused on “The FUN-Damentals of Leadership” and teamwork.