Title
M.B.A., C.P.A., Ph.D.
Length of time at Northwest Christian:
Just started in August 2007
Hometown:
Well, I was born in Oceanside, CA but have lived all over, my dad was in the Army. I graduated from high school in Lawton, OK. Colleges all in California.
Favorite Quote/scripture:
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
James 1:27
“And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ “
Matthew 22:39
Wow, if we loved our neighbor and took care of the poor and helpless, wouldn’t this be a better world?
Favorite music:
Soft pop.
Favorite movie:
Gone with the Wind!!!!!
How did you arrive at Northwest Christian:
I drove here, just kidding. My family wanted to move back to the west coast, so I watched for faculty positions and here I am.
What’s the most surprising thing about being here at Northwest Christian:
The warmth and welcoming feeling I get from everyone.
What is your favorite thing about the students, faculty, and staff at Northwest Christian:
We all work together for the students! If I need something from another faculty, they are all willing to give. I really like my office, the people, the students, the entire working environment is just great. I feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated!
Favorite class to teach:
Fraud! Or any accounting class.
Research/Special Projects:
My dissertation was on the Financing of Tribal Colleges. I am also looking to do research on fraud in small companies and non-profit organizations.
Advice for incoming students:
Get to know your professors, go to their offices, have coffee or lunch with them. They can be your best asset for success in college. Also, don’t get too involved in activities your first year, you need to g et acclimated to your new-found freedom.
I like my job because of…
…the students. I love to teach!!!!!
Greatest accomplishment so far:
Getting my education and my CPA. On a personal level, being married to the same man for 31 years and having two sons.
If a friend or relative was considering Northwest Christian, and you had to describe the place in a text message with only a few words, what would you honestly say?
Come here, you won’t fall through the cracks. You can be successful, faculty will help you.
