Expertise:
Teaching Elementary Grades, Creative Writing, Earning Opinions and Praise in 'Letters to the Editor;' Publishing a Book for the Public Library, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com Titled 'Whimsy by Hoot'
Major Product/SVS:
Poetry, Art Reviews, Newspaper Columns, Children's Stories
Favorite Business Publication:
Writer's Digest
Hobbies/Sports:
Painting with Watercolors, Embroidery, Playing Piano
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Education Plus 26, University of Redlands, Redlands, California
Affiliations Awards:
Author, Weekly Column, 'Whimsy by Hoot;' Master Teacher, University of Redlands; New Mexico State Poetry Society; Former Judge, National Federation of State Poetry Societies; Former President, National League of American Pen Women; Former Vice President, Rio Grande Branch, American Association of University Women; Organizer, Leader, Sierra Writers (18 Years); Two First Place Awards, National Poetry Contest; Second, Third and Honorable Mentions for Poetry; Writer of the Year, Sierra Writers; Pen Woman of the Year, National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (2006); Rio Grande Branch, Memoir Writers
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being recognized for her work on her column which is now in its tenth year.
Charity:
Senior Volunteer Programs; Various Children's Charities; American Indians; Parent TV Council; American Action Fund for the Blind; Food for the Hungry; American Lung Association; Humane Society; Shriner's Hospitals; United Nation's Children's Fund; Special Olympics
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her personal and professional success to her deep interest in and love of the written word.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her interest in poetry and began writing at the age of six. In addition, she had articles and feature stories published by 1975.