When my first child was born, one of my top priorities became giving him the experiences he needed to discover who he wanted to be in the world. With the birth of each of my four children, I reaffirmed my dedication to providing the opportunities to find their self. This has led to nature hikes, scouts, theater, dance, karate, and a lot of research and exploration. My children have had some incredible experiences. Helping them find their voices has led me to amazing adventures of my own.

Have you ever been in charge of the safety, happiness, and special effects makeup for over a hundred monsters scattered throughout 3 stories of an old theater known for its ghostly occupants? I have. While my children painted creepy clowns, ran sound, or performed as a scary dancing doll I was the head monster mom, wrangling the other volunteers and making sure the director, performers, and stagehands had whatever they needed.

I have had a very similar role as the company coordinator for the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company for the last seven years. I am the liaison between the company director, actors, and parents. I have also been a Girl Scout leader and taught classes at my homeschool co-op. I perform with a local improv group, where I have learned to quickly size up a situation, choose a path, and commit fully to my vision.

All these experiences showed me the importance of communication. When a person’s message isn’t heard by the world around them, it’s as if they are trapped away from the rest of the world by a seemingly insurmountable wall. When that message is heard, the walls come down and the person’s eyes fill with joy and self-confidence.

This inspired me to earn my bachelors degree in graphic design despite an already full schedule. My degree taught me to craft the messages people want to send. I have returned to school for a Masters in Public Relations to learn the most effective way to get these messages heard.

I love helping others discover and share their messages. Thank you for letting me share my  message with you.