Candidate Biography (submitted by campaign):

Professional Experience:

• Executive Director, Communities In Schools of Pitt County  2007 – present
• Pitt County Schools, Substitute Teacher 2006 - present
• Adjunct Professor, UNC School of Dentistry 1980 – 1983
• North Carolina Department of Human Resources 1978 – 1983
• Director, Dental Program, Wake Health Services  1976 – 1978
• North Carolina Department of Dental Health   1971 – 1976
• Private Dental Practice  1968 - 1971

Summary of Political Experience:

• Active member of State and Local Democratic Party
• Chair, Pitt County Democratic Women 
• Precinct Chairperson
• North Carolina State Convention Delegate
• Clinton-Gore Campaign - North Carolina Co-Chair.
• Eastern NC coordinator - Bowles For Senate Campaign
• Delegate to National Democratic Convention 1996.
• Active campaign worker for numerous contested races in NC.
• Recognized state leader in Education and The Democratic Party.
• Pitt County Chair, Women for Perdue 2008.
• Advisor, JH Rose High School Teen Democrats  2000 - 2004

Education:         East Carolina University1983- 1985
                           Greenville, North Carolina
                           Graduate work and teaching duties

                           East Carolina University         1978-81                                                               Greenville, North Carolina
                           BS Degree in Education    Cum Laude
                          
                          
                           North Carolina State University 1975 – 1977
                           Raleigh, North Carolina
                          
                           Wayne Community College 1966-68
                           Goldsboro, North Carolina
                           Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

I am a candidate for the North Carolina State Senate because I believe I will bring new leadership and fresh ideas to Raleigh.  I have served as a local and statewide policy maker for nearly twenty years.  I have worked at East Carolina University, in Public Health and in the Public Schools.  I have served on numerous boards and commissions.  I have the experience to make thoughtful and sometimes difficult decisions.  I am aware of the needs and values of the people in my district and the Northeast part of our state.  I will serve well and honorably and make a difference in the lives of the people in the fifth district.