She is the 2016-2019 recipient of the Karve Endowed Chair at the College of Central Florida, and her grant project focuses on bringing contemplative practices to the faculty, students, and staff at the college. She has been teaching English and Reading courses at the college since 2011. She is a mindfulness enthusiast and enjoys helping others reach their fullest potential. She is also a Yoga Alliance registered teacher and she has been practicing yoga for over 14 years.