About me
I really like to garden (this activity helps lower my stress levels if needed) because I can fill my garden with beautiful perennials. I have been an avid reader all my life, both fiction and nonfiction. I have a Lab mix, 9-years-old and a tuxedo cat, 8-years and11-months old. I have two adult children and two grandsons. I smile more when I am around them.
I live with my husband, and I kept my birth name. My brother also lives with us.
I enjoy working with teenagers and their families. My mantra is "Visit your clientele in person whenever possible"; otherwise give them a phone call or hand write a note. My use of email is limited. I am a true believer in Restorative Justice/Restorative Practices because both help facilitate healthy communication and resolve conflict. Listening to understand another person is Active Listening.