• 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