"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Education:

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA

Masters of Science, Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Associate of Science, Nursing, Greater Hartford Community College, Hartford, CT


Work Background:

Professor in SPC RN-to-BSN program since 2013

Eight years full-time adjunct faculty in SPC A.S. nursing program (2005-2013)

Over 20 years of adult critical care (ICU, CCU) bedside nursing

Three years of flight nursing (bedside-to-bedside transfers, via fixed wing aircraft)


Other SPC Professional Duties:


Lead Course Reviewer, Curriculum & Instruction Committee

Member, Academic Integrity Council

Member, Healthcare Benefits Advisory Committee

Member, Cetnter for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) Board of Directors


Hobbies:

Running! I have completed two marathons, nine half-marathons, four 10Ks and four 5Ks.