You will find I am passionate about what I do and in finding ways to connect with the oh-so-many different types of students that participate in distance learning.  It has been written that in a distance learning course, there really aren't instructors (teachers) and students.  There are really only learners and facilitators of learning.  I will be one of the facilitators of your learning in this environment. Your classmates will be facilitating your learning every day as you will be doing the same for them.  I guarantee you that every step of the way, I will be learning as much as you.

I thought I would share a little about myself so that you could get a feeling of the person with whom you will be traveling.

I come to Yavapai College an experienced corporate educator and developer of web based, computer based, online, distance education, and direct-instruction curriculum.  My eclectic business background includes corporate, government, as well as small business experience. I incorporate my real-world experience to provide practical applications of the skills you are learning.

I am the textbook example of the returning adult student.  I took my first college course in 1974, (!)and periodically took classes over the years until finally buckling down to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Management while working full time at Motorola and taking care of my family, my father, and our home.  I graduated from National-Louis University in Chicago, Illinois in 2002.   I went on to complete a Master's Degree in Education specializing in Adult Education and Distance Learning in July 2005.

I look forward to seeing you in my classes, exploring ideas with such a wonderful communication tool.  You are the groundbreakers!

Congratulations and good luck to you all!