I have multiple experiences and pursuits in my life.In December 1993, I moved to Seattle, where I began my career as an educator and mentor with students at Garfield High School, first through the library and then as the Career & College Specialist. I was encouraged to complete my B.A. focusing my study on the Garfield community and its environment. I continued to complete a Masters at Antioch University-Seattle in Whole Systems Design. I received my CTE teaching credential through Central Washington University. Working with young people is my passion. I love to organize and coordinate and have learned excellent collaboration skills from my students. I am a life-long learner.From 1990 - 1993, I lived in a wilderness area of the Angeles National Forest. There was no electricity except for a generator, heat and cooking by wood burning stoves and water by filling a tank with gravity feed to the house. I would do it all again. During the last year, I carried my supplies in and trash out. I lived on earth time. I was healthy.From 1987 - 1990, I managed a small campground in the San Gabriel Canyon of the Angeles National Forest. I started a recycling program that reduced the trash that needed to be hauled down to the landfills to less than half its original. Along with my ex-husband, we taught outdoor skills to campers and groups; photographed the mountain canyons; conducted hikes to nearby waterfalls and worked with scouts and community groups.In my early years, I raised six children, managed a house, worked, backpacked with the Boy Scouts, organized restoration projects after fires above Altadena, California in 1979. Helped to start the JPL Trail Builders after the restoration project. I am a tailor and seamstress, centering my designs on outdoor gear and wearing apparel. My work during that time was as a coordinator in the outpatient Orthopedic Clinic at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles.Specialties: I practice whole systems design in my everyday living. I am an organizer and information specialist. I am a professional photographer of people, particularly my students. I love the out of doors. My strengths include listening and encouraging others to make changes in their lives, to fulfill their dreams.