About

I was born in Orlando, Florida, lived near Atlanta, Georgia, spending my childhood years in the sunny South running and playing in the woods around my home and on the beaches. My teen and adult life have been in the Seattle, Washington area.  I studied piano, voice, art, dance, and drama, earning a B.A. in Music Education. My creative spirit is influenced by travel, history, the charm and romance of the South, and the independent spirit and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.   

I spent my 38 year teaching career as a music specialist (K-9) and primary classroom teacher (K-2) nurturing the creativity in my students.  Now I write and illustrates children's books and enjoys travel sketch-booking influenced by the historical novels I‘ve enjoyed reading all of my life. My sketchbooks of trips to France, Germany, Switzerland, Scotland, Italy , and the United States explore 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.