ABOUT
Who I Am
I am known for my outrageous stories, contagious laughter, and dynamic programs that ignite positive energy.
What I Do
I customize programs to help people level-up, lighten-up, and lift-up others with small mindset and habit changes.
Why I Do It
I have navigated the Storms of Stress™ and negative emotions — which led to health issues and relationship problems.
Why Me?
I have spent 30+ years teaching and training people how to stress less, laugh more, and Choose Joy!
Brief Bio
- 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 — through and past COVID.
- 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.
I know what it’s like to hit rock-bottom, struggle with financial, relationship, and health issues, and be overwhelmed by constant stress and negativity.
Faith became my foundation.
Perseverance inspired progress.
Struggles created new strategies.
Today, my mission in life is to share what I have learned and help people to: achieve their own goals, create better results, and en“joy” their own process!