She earned her BSN from the Medical College of Georgia, PhD from Georgia Health Sciences University, and FNP certification from Georgia Regents University. Prior to academics, she worked in the intensive care/medical-surgical units and hospice/palliative care. She currently teaches in Augusta University’s Clinical Nurse Leader Program and Nurse Practitioner Programs. She has experience in clinical, simulation, lab, and lecture. She uses innovative teaching strategies for student engagement, including new-edge technology and interactive lectures. She was recipient of the 2014 AACN Novice Faculty Excellence Didactic Teaching Award.