All about me
Experience:
Writing:
- Nadia Elena Comăneci: Hopscotch for Girls April 2011
- 20 Ways To Say Goodbye: Hopscotch for Girls February 2011
- Real Funny Names: Fun for Kidz Magazine September 2009
- Natural Fireworks: Boys Quest December 2008
- Solar and Lunar Eclipse: Wee Ones Magazine September/October 2008
- Dalmatian's - Finding Their Spot in History: Fun for Kidz Magazine September 2008
- Amazing Mazes of Maze: Fun for Kidz Magazine May 2008
- Writing for Children's Magazines: Once Upon a Time April 2008
- Traveling Washington State: in Travel Magazine January / February 2008
- Worm Farming: Henrico County School District, Virginia August 2007
- Octopush: Wee Ones Magazine July/August 2007
- A Memorable Moment: Won honorable mention in SCBWI June 2007 contest themed June Looms
- Worm Farming: Stories For Children June 2007
- The Tired Chipmunk (reprint) CTB McGraw Hill New York State Test 2007
- I'm Published! (reprint) Kid Magazine Writers March 2007
- Little Badges of Courage: Once Upon a Time Summer 2006
- The Viking Alphabet: Dragonfly Spirit November/December 2006
- Painted Ponies: Dragonfly Spirit September/October 2006
- Wiggle the Caterpillar Can Fly: Wee Ones Magazine May/June 2006
- The Tired Chipmunk: Wee Ones Magazine November/December 2006
- T'was The Holiday Before Christmas: Won the SCBWI November 2005 contest themed Turkey Run
- SCBWI- Writing contest theme selected September 2005 (Hook, Line, & Sinker)
- Now Boarding The Trains of Washington State: Traveling Today (a division of I-Parenting Media) February 2005
- The Christmas Porridge: Spirit of Writing Contest 4th place winner in the children's literature category
- The Valentine Surprise: Wee Ones Magazine January/February 2005
- In Mama's Arms: Electronically Published November 2004 E-Book 4 Tots
- Keiko and the Missing Tuna Roll: Saplings Magazine (page 4) January 2005
- Things of December: Saplings Magazine (page 13) December 2004
- Thankful Friends: Saplings Magazine (page 8) November 2004
- Making Fun & Festive Pizza: Saplings Magazine (page 6) October 2004
- Grandma's Garden: Saplings Magazine (page 17) September 2004
Illustrating:
- Wiggle the Caterpillar Can Fly: Wee Ones Magazine Four illustrations May/June 2006 edition
- Logo designed for the city of Pateros, WA. 2006
- The Tired Chipmunk: Wee Ones Magazine November/December 2005
- BOOST: Designed logo for BOOST writing critique organization 2005. BOOST'S GIFT SHOP
- Free E-card: Five e-cards are being displayed at http://www.free-e-cards-online.com/OurSpecialArtists2.html (Made For Each Other received an award as Best E-card Artwork October 2004)
- The Valentine Surprise: Two graphics appeared with my story in January/February 2005 edition Wee Ones Magazine
- Island County Fair in Langley, WA: Logo design contest winner in 2004. Design was used in advertisements, bumper stickers, and fair programs.
Nursing: Performed a multitude of nursing skills at the following facilities: Whidbey General Hospital; Madeline Willa; Providence Home Care & Hospice; VA Medical Center; Ocean View Care & Rehab Center; Columbia Medical Center; Ocean Beach Hospital
Education: Associate in General Studies with a concentration in science, Clatsop Community College, 1998; Certificate in Practical Nursing, Clatsop Community College, 1998; Certificate in Web Page Design, Harcourt Learning Direct, 2002.
Memberships: Full Membership to SCBWI; Member Flying Wagons critique group; Mentor with Little Owl Mentoring Program for Young Writers.
