I have taught every grade but 5th. Somehow I missed that grade. Middle school was my least favorite. The high school students and fourth were my favorites. While teaching school, I became interested in nursing.  The tug would not stop until I gave in to the pull. Since I had a BS degree, I thought I could get into a RN program readily, nope.  So I decided to go to Simi Valley Adult School's VN program.  After graduation, I worked in a skilled nursing facility. I loved the geriatric patients and had the desire to give them my best because they deserved to be respected and appreciated. While working I was approached by a dear nurse educator and asked if I was interested in teaching nursing assistants that she was going to retire.  I did and worked for Simi Valley Adult School CNA and VN programs until I finished my RN and then became a Program Director of the CNA and HHA programs. I chose to take a retirement incentive after 14 years with the Simi Valley Unified School District.

I have worked in several VN programs both theory and clinicals but my favorite area is in the clinical setting.  I feel fortunate to work for Concorde Career College and have continued to grow my teaching skills.

I love teaching and I love nursing.  It doesn't seem to be work when I am in my element.