- Department: Health Science
- University: Texas State University
- Location: Texas
Being a college professor has been the most enriching and surprising experience of my life. On this journey, I have learned to sample with great joy and anticipation the opportunities, people, circumstances, and perseverance needed for the trek. I love reminding my students that life truly is a JOURNEY and the opening (and closing) doors ahead will make it awesome adventure. My 29 years in academe have allowed me to be a part of the lives of so many students in class and in student organizations. What a privilege and honor to serve young people in this way!
Favorite Quote
"As apples of gold in pitchers of silver, so is a word fitly spoken."
Friends describe me
caring
My hobbies
gardening, camping/hiking/zip-line screaming
Fantasy dinner guests
George and Laura Bush
Best advice I ever received
from my dad as he dropped me off for college....
My undergrad alma mater
Baylor University
My worst subject in school
world history
In college I drove
Toyota Celica
If I weren't a professor, I would
be practicing as a Respiratory Therapy Practitioner
Favorite books
works of CSLewis, J.R.R Tolkien
Favorite movies
Braveheart, Chronicles of Narnia
Favorite city
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Favorite coffee
Misto decaf
Nobody knows I
took 9 years of classical piano
My latest accomplishment
Mentored a great faculty member successfully through the tenure/promotion process