Thanks for checking out my blog. Welcome to Living and Learning!
My inspiration to blog stems from a love of writing and belief in the power of shared stories.
I cover all sorts of topics including Relationship With God, Child Development, Adoption, Parenting,
Homeschooling, and Mental Health.
My hope is to inspire, share, and encourage.
I’m a Christian mom who loves sharing life and lessons learned through writing. I have a background in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. At the age of seventeen, I was hired to teach at a local preschool. Years later, I started a Family Daycare in my home. Eventually, I closed my family daycare to fulfill my dream of foster parenting. In the process of fostering a sibling set, they became available for adoption. I adopted 3 children. Being a mom has been the greatest joy of my life.

Education
Child Development Program Certificate
Fullerton College
13 Child Development Course Units
Cerritos College
18 Child Development Course Units
Long Beach City College
1.5 Child Development Course Units
UC Davis
7 Hour Workshop- Keys to Serving Children With Special Needs
West Ed/CA State Department of Education
29 Hour Course- Infant/Toddler Caregivers
California Community Colleges
Foster Kinship Education Programs
100 + hours- Foster Kinship Education Programs
California Community Colleges
35+ Hours- Special Needs- (Medical, Behavior, Mental, and Abuse)
Cerritos College
Family Daycare Provider Certificate
Red Cross
CPR and First Aid Courses
Experience:
Church Children's Ministry Volunteer
25 + Years- Roles: Vacation Bible Schools, Awana Kid's Bible Club Leader, Nursery, Preschool Sunday School Teacher