• Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism/Public Relations, University of North Texas

• Certified English/Language Arts teacher, Region XI Education Service Center, Fort Worth, Texas

• Certified Social Studies teacher, Region XI Education Service Center, Fort Worth, Texas

• Certified Nutritional Consultant [CNC], American Association of Nutritional Consultants

• Certified Physical Fitness Specialist [PFS], Cooper Aerobics Institute, Dallas, Texas

Associations:

• Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

• Women in Aviation International

• Public Relations Society of America

• American Medical Writer's Association

• United Educator's Association