Author Description

As long as I can remember, my shoes have had memories stuck to them like chewing gum. From Tennis Shoes to High Heels reveals my personal journey of growth and self-acceptance through a variety of shoes I have worn in my lifetime. I hope you will find the stories, illustrations, and poems contained within these covers an inspiration to reflect on your own life.For me, a 6'2" woman, it all began with the word big. I grew up untying the hurt that word caused me at a very young age. It seems that for decades, despite the shoes I worked and the roles I filled, I just couldn't outrun the struggles I experienced because of my size. But that didn't stop me from trying on a variety of shoes, including those of small business owner, motivational speaker, and now author.My life's work in Early Educaiton has braced me with the opportunity to be sure the little ones in my care have a positive start to life. I'm passionate about making a difference in the life of someone who wants to take the steps to be their best self by accepting the risk of change where necessary.