Candidate, Texas House of Representatives, District 84, 2010

Advisory Board, Area Health Education Centers of the Plains, 2003-present

State Advisory Board, American College Testing, 2002-2005

Advisory Board, Talking and Listening to Children, 1994-1996

Business Owner/Counselor, Career Testing Planning and Management Services, 2001-present

H.S. Career Counselor, Lubbock ISD, 1996-2005

Junior High Counselor, Lubbock ISD, 1991-1996

Teacher, Lubbock ISD, 1976-1991

Member, South Plains Food Bank--Lubbock--Texas Hunger Initiative, 2010-present

Committee Member of Business Development, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, 2005-2007

Awards:

United States Army Texas Planning for Life Award 1997
Cambridge Who's Who
Outstanding Teacher 1991

Priority Issues:

Public Education (K-12, Community Colleges, Universities)
Economic Growth and Diversification
Energy (particularly water)
More efficient state government

Publications:

Counseling Guides for School Districts
"What Will I Do With the Rest of My Life"
"The Official High School Guide"
"The Official Online High School Guide"
Guest Columnist for the Next Step Magazine
Staff Writer for Suite 101
Executive Producer for Career Connections for Educational Television-Channel 12
Radio Host for the Career411 Show