About

I was born in central Florida, then lived near Atlanta, Georgia, spending my childhood years in the sunny South running and playing in the woods and on sandy beaches. In my early teens my family moved to the Seattle, Washington area.  I studied piano, voice, art, dance, and drama, earning a B.A. in Music Education and a post graduation studies in Reading and Writing.   

I spent my 38 year teaching career as a music specialist (K-9) and as a primary classroom teacher (K-2) nurturing the creativity in my students.  Now I write and illustrates children's books and enjoys travel sketch-booking, and watercolor painting.

My stories and travel sketchbooks are inspired by my trips to France, Germany, Switzerland, Scotland, Italy, and the United States exploring the richness and beauty of each region’s history and culture.

When not writing, illustrating, and painting I enjoy family time, learning more about my Scottish heritage, enjoying music, and gardening.