Working at the polls, she encourages others to exercise their vote after voting herself. Being a band and cheerleader parent, she helped with special events. Serving as president of the PTA for two years taught her how to work with others. She was a library aide and now participates in the WIN school program. In her Homer City ABC Fun Child Care Center, the children recite the Pledge of Allegiance every day.
Good citizenship is taught.
She was one of the people instrumental in starting the Homer City Business Association and was involved with the Women s Club of Homer City. She was the first woman to receive the Homer City Good Citizenship Award and was recognized in 2000 with the Athena Award for all of Indiana County.