Who am I?

In short, I am a professor, student, attorney, daughter, wife, and mother. All of these roles are synergistic, and I strive to utilize them for the greater good of being a leader. I am a strong believer in intellectual curiosity; it is the receipe to success.

My newest long-term goal is to complete the Ph.D. program at Kent State University in higher education administration. I believe that the purpose of higher education should not solely be to get a job. The purpose should be self-betterment and personal growth. I do not want my students' focus to be limited to the material that will be tested. I want all students to have the intellectual curiosity that will help them to not only learn the course material, but to challenge their other classmates and myself to keep learning and developing.

I do not believe that students should be complacent in their educational journies. Complacency is a receip for mediocrity. I believe that students should take ownership of their educational journey and embrace it. If they do so, they will become better citizens, employees, employers, daughters/sons, partners, and parents. I believe that education is the ticket to autonomy. It provides the backdrop to make informed decisions about not only one's career path, but also the society in which we live, and it provides the courage and confidence to challenge the status quo. I believe that education makes one a leader.

When faced with challenge or adversity, it should not define who one is. Giving up is not the solution; rather, something should be taken away from the experience that will cultivate growth. Additionally, we need to recognize that we all have different strengths, and we should collaborate with each other - this is part of the learning process. An element of a successful career requires us to get along with others. Part of one's time in higher education is spent learning to professionally interact with individuals who may or may not have similar ideas, goals, or objectives. This is a skill that will set us apart from others and make us more productive and well-respected employees and citizens. This is a skill that will make us leaders.