I am the proud mother of 5 wonderful children and have been happily married to their father for the past 36 years. I grew up in downtown LA, so was brought up a city girl. I moved to the Willamette Valley because I always wanted to live in a rural environment and this was the place we chose. I love living here in Corvallis and especially enjoy the energy of a college town. I care deeply about the student experience and student learning. I love teaching.