Meet the staff

I received my master's degree in library science in 2006, from Texas Woman's University. I was a distance student, doing most of my work online using Blackboard, and I plan to go on to obtain a PhD and would like to center my research on the role of libraries in distance education. I did my undergraduate degree at PVCC, where I obtained an associate degree in the liberal arts, and at Mary Baldwin College, where I graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in political science. At Mary Baldwin I was inducted into the Lambda of Virginia chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, secret handshake and all.
For several years before arriving in this area, I was a teacher of English as a second and foreign language. In Charlottesville, I have tutored foreign students, mainly from Asia and from Eastern Europe. Because of this, I always keep an eye out for books that are easy reads for beginners, both English speakers and foreign students.
Being a librarian, I like to read a lot. I very rarely read fiction but when I do, I favor classic sci fi, some horror, and Agatha Christie mysteries. I much prefer reading non-fiction, especially history, anthropology, and, for just plain fun, vegan cookery. When I'm not reading, I like to bake, write, work on my farm, spend time at a small online community and play with my five dogs.
So, stop by and say hi! I'm here to help you.