Born and raised in Washington, DC - eldest of three girls. Loved taking out-of-towners sightseeing. Always loved dancing, performing, writing as a kid. Active in sports, school newspapers, shows, cheerleading, honor student. Graduated from Penn State - Home Ec. major. First job - in Chambersburg, PA as Extension Home Economist. Met husband, Al, in C-burg. There one year, then to Rockville, MD as Home Economist. One year later, married Al; moved to Altoona, PA. Sons Barry and Scott born there. After 7 years, moved to Dallas, PA. Opened up Back Mt. Nursery School. Daughter Ellen born. Move to York, PA 3 years later. Job as Head Teacher for Head Start Center. One year later, joined York City Schools as Pre-K teacher. Returned to PSU to get Elementary Ed. degree and certification. Later taught first and developemental first grades until retiring in 1993. Began storytelling in 1989, and went professional! Told stories and taught storytelling in many venues. After retiring, wrote LIFE ON A PIG FARM with photograher cousin, David Winston. Book was published and followed by 8 other "Life on a Farm" books. Have written 6 children's plays, and 40 scripted pourquois stories for HOW AND WHY STORIES FOR READERS THEATRE. Still writing, telling stories, traveling and enjoying life! Also, four years ago I formed a reader's theatre troupe of 12 actors. We read humorous scripts and perform them at various veues in York County, PA. We do not charge for our shows, but request a donation be given to the Belmont Theatre (in York). We've generated several thousand dollars to the theatre! It's fun for all of us and audiences love us!