Personal
Born August 1, 1957 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Married with two daughters. Interests and hobbies include family time, movies, biking, animals and fishing.  

Education
1980: ADN Pearl River Community College
1986: BSN University of Southern Mississippi
1997: MSN University of Southern Mississippi
2000: Post graduate adult psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, USM
2001: Post graduate family nurse practitioner, USM  

Certification
ANCC - Certified adult psychiatric mental nurse practitioner
ANCC - Certified family nurse practitioner

Professional Organizations
Member of Sigma Theta Tau international honor society of nursing. Gamma Lambda Chapter.
Member of Mississippi Nurses Association.
Member of American Psychiatric Nurses Association.