I began working in the field of Early Childhood education in 1988 as a teacher for the Head Start program in Coos Bay. I worked for Head Start for 15 years and then made the very difficult decision to leave to field to pursue another career. In 2011, I came back to the field and opened my own in-home Preschool/Childcare Program in North Portland. Since that time I have earned a Step 9 on the Oregon Registry, a 3-star QRIS designation and completed my Director's Credential. I love laughing with the children, watching the children grow and owning my own program. I am thrilled to be a member of PRO. I am excited about the work that PRO does and am enthusiastic to help support other providers. I also love traveling to new places, watching television and reading before bedtime.