Hometown: Rochelle, Va.

Family: widow, 1 son, 1 daughter and 2 granchildren

If you could only fish with one lure what would it be: Purdum-Wacky Rig

Boat/Motor: White & Red 2008 Triton 18.9

Tow Vehicle: White F-150- Triton Crew Cab Ford

If you were not fishing what would you be doing: Spending time with my children and grand children. Helping kids learn about the great sport of fishing. Teaching juniors & seniors at Orange County High School.

Hero: My Mom, Dad and Brother! Each taught me the most important lesson in life! My Mom taught me the importance of an education and giving back to your community, My Dad importance of a great work ethic,the value of reputation and your WORD. My brother, the love of the great outdoors, how to fish and hunt - and be accepting and respectful to everyone.

Career Highlights: I’ve taught school for 37 years and have a World Recognized Jr. B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Chapter at Orange County High School. The “Pioneer” of Youth Bassin in Virginia/ Orange County Youth Advocate Award 2004; 2004- Jr. B.A.S.S. Federation Chapter of the Year; Virginia Teacher of the Year

I coached Fast Pitch Softball for 23 years, was awarded the 1984 Coach of the Year by the National Softball Federation Rules committee and by the National and State High School League Association 1985, 1986 and l987

Career

• 1972 - Present: Secondary Teacher
  Math and Science - Madison County Public Schools '72 - '91
  Earth & Space Science, Astronomy and Oceanography - Orange County Public Schools. '91 - Present
• 2003 - 2007: Lead Teacher and Mentor of new teachers
• 2003 - 2007: Science Department Head - Orange County High School
• 1999 - Present: Orange County High School's Angler's Team Advisor
• 1998 - 2003: Plow and Hearth Catalog Company; Customer Service, Representative
• 1998 - 2005: National Historic Preservation James Madison Home; Historical Interpreter
• 1994 - 2002: Virginia High School League - Piedmont Association of Softball/Baseball Umpires
• 1972 - 1995 Fast Pitch Softball Coach
  Note: Sports for women/girls were virtually non-existing during the 1970's. I was instrumental in assisting with the development of Fast Pitch Softball leagues across the state. My high School Softball team had a win loss record of 217 wins and 78 losses.
• 1994 summer: VA. Department of Hazardous Wastes; Catastrophic Event Search and Recovery Crew
• 1994 Summer: Search and Recovery Crew – Command Center - Madison County Rescue Squad
• 1988 - 1993: President and Assistant Director of Skyline Softball & Sports Camps
• 1986 Summer: Instructor - ; "Fast Pitch Softball Catchers"; Penn State Softball Summer Camp - College Park, Pa
• 1985 Summer : Instructor "Fast Pitch" Catchers; UVA Softball Summer Camp; - UVA
• 1979 - 1988: World Book Encyclopedia Representativeh; Salesperson
• 1972 & 1973: City of Charlottesville, Virginia: Parks and Recreational Park Supervisor
• 1966 - 1972: Miller and Rhoades Department Store; Junior Colony- Sales- and Design
• 1965 - 1967: Summer employment - District Clerk of the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation district

Honors & Recognition

• 2004: Sponsor of the Most Outstanding Jr. B.A.S.S Federation Chapter in the World.
• 2004: Orange County’s Outstanding Youth Advocate Award.
• 2001: Charter from the B.A.S.S. Federation - later evolving into a Jr. B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Chapter.
• 1988: National High School Coaches Association - Nation's top 8 coaches
  Note: Due to the unexpected death of my husband in 1988, I plunged in to being a single Mom of two pre-teens. I no longer had the time to continue my coaching career and resigned from high school coaching in 1992.
• 1987: VA. High School League Coaches Association - Coach of the Year
• 1986: National Coach of the Year by National Federation of Softball by High School League Coaches Association
• 1987: VA. High School League Coaches Association - Coach of the Year
• 1982: Virginia Jaycee's Teacher of the Year.
• 1973: Madison County's teacher of the Year.

Career Affiliations

• 1972 - Present: National Science Teachers Association
• 2008 - Present: Phi Kappa Phi -Academic Honor Society
• 1972 - Present: National Education Association & Virginia Education Association

Other Community Affiliations

• 1994 - 2002: Virginia High School League - Piedmont Association of Softball/Baseball Umpires
• 1994 Summer: VA. Department of Hazardous Wastes - Catastrophic Event Search and Recovery Crew
• 1994 Summer: Search and Recovery Crew - Command Center - Madison County Rescue Squad
• 1988 - 1993: President and Assistant Director of Skyline Softball & Sports Camps
• 1986: Instructor - "Fast Pitch Softball Catchers" - Penn State Softball Summer Camp - College Park, Pennsylvania
• 1985: Instructor - "Fast Pitch" Catchers - UVA Softball Summer Camp UVA Campus
• 1979 - 1988: World Book Encyclopedia Representative - Salesperson
• 1972 & 1973: City of Charlottesville, Virginia: Parks and Recreational - Park Supervisor
• 1966 - 1972: Miller and Rhoades Department Store - Junior Colony - Sales- and Design
• 1965 - 1967: Summer employment – District Clerk of the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation district

Community Service, Active Memberships, and Accomplishments

• 2009 - Present: Virginia Director of "Fishing for Kids. Net"
• 2007 - Present: initiated the Introduction of "Berkley Line Recycling tubes'" Throughout the State of Virginia.
• 2008- Present: Exhibitor at the Richmond Sportsman Show
• 2008 - Present: Exhibitor at the Chantilly, Va. Sportsman Show
• 2007-2008 - Exhibitor at the Western Va. Sportsman Expo
• 2006-2009 - Exhibitor at the Fredericksburg Sportsman Expo
• 1999 - Present: Sponsor the Orange County High School; 4-H and Junior B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Chapter, the nation's #1 Jr. B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Chapter
• Develop and Assist with Conservation Projects- Lake clean ups,
• Construction of Fish Habitats and Berkley Line Recycling units.
• Boat Captain for the State B.A.S.S Federation Nation Youth Tournaments
• 2006 - Present: Member of VA. East; Fisher's of Men and Legacy Series
• 2004 - Present: Director of The Orange County Fishing and Sportsman's Expo an Annual two day event which includes 99 vendors including the Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fishery and The Virginia B.A.S.S. Federation Nation.
• 2003- 2007: Exhibitor at the Bassarama of Richmond Virginia
• 2003 - Present: Charter member of Piedmont Virginia B.A.S.S. Federation Nation
• 2005 Summer: Instructor at the Rapidan Trout Unlimited Conservation Camp - Graves Mountain Lodge
• 2001 - Present: assist Gordonsville Lions Club's with annual Walker's Memorial Kids Tournament
• 1994 - Present: Who's Who Among American Teachers,
• 2006 - Present: The Marquis Who's Who Publications Board : Who's Who of American Women
• 2007 - Present: The Marquis Who's Who Publications Board : Who's Who of American Women in Science Education
• 1983 - 1991: Executive Committee Va. High School League Coaches Association
• 1983 - 1991: Chairman Va. High School League Coaches Softball Committee.
• 1978 - 1985: Bethel Baptist Church Bible School Director
• 1972 - 1988: Madison County Chapter of VA. Women's Club Treasurer and chairmen of various committees.
• 1967: National Winner - 4-H Style Revue & Modeling / Clothing Construction
• 1967: State & Regional Winner - "Make It Yourself with Wool" a clothing construction and modeling state to national contest.
• 1967- Present:4-H Leader and Volunteer
• 1966 - Present: Virginia 4-H All Star
• 1966: Runner up - "Miss Virginia" Preliminary Contest.
• 1963 - Present: member of Rochelle Christian Church- Disciples of Christ

My Tournament Trail Affiliations

• Lake Anna - Friday Night Tournament Series- summer 2010 approximately 150 participate.
• National - Legacy Tournament- Gunnersville, Al. July 2010
• Virginia B.A.S.S. Federation Nation - Piedmont Virginia Bassmaster Chapter
• Virginia Junior B.A.S.S. Federation Nation - Orange County High School Anglers Chapter
• Virginia - East Fisher's of Men Christian Tournament Trail
• Virginia - East Legacy