EDUCATION:
I am currently the Vice-Chair and serving my fourth year on the School Board of Polk County (FL). A native of Greenville, SC, I relocated to Polk County in 1972 to attend college. I taught in Polk County (FL) public schools from 1975 until 1994, working afterwards as a contract administrator and teacher resource specialist for the school district. Prior to beginning my service as a board member I designed and conducted annual follow-up surveys of Polk County public school graduates from 1998 - 2006.
BUSINESS:
I own a real estate sign installation service known as Sign PostMan, LLC. Sign PostMan installs signs from Plant City to Haines City and points beyond.
I also have experience in dealing with growth issues as a result of many years of residential property management and service on local planning and zoning boards, as well as experience in both the academic and career (vocational) education arenas.
COMMUNITY:
I am also a member of the Board of Directors of MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, AMIkids Polk, and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland. Previously I served on the board of Lakeland Regional Medical Center.