Personal Information
- Born on July 24, 1957 in Norristown, PA
- Married; three children
- Church of Christ
- Former Associate Professor, Belmont University
- Ph.D. Vanderbilt University
- M.S. George Peabody College
- B.A. David Lipscomb University
Community Involvement
- International Women's Forum
- Tennessee Court System Advisory Committee
- Tennessee State Museum Foundation Board
- Member of Luton Mental Health Board
- David Lipscomb University Business Advisory Council
- Montgomery Bell Academy Advisory Board
- Families First Advisory Board
- Agape Board
- Knowles Senior Citizens Board
- American Heart Association
- Centennial Medical Center Board
- Leadership Nashville, 1992
- Nashville AMI Advisory Board
- Board of Directors Bethlehem Center
- Nashville Vanderbilt Club Board
- Statewide Families First Advisory Council
- Women's NETWORK Advisory Board
Service in Public Office
- House member of the 96th through 106th General Assemblies
- Member, House Calendar & Rules Committee
- Chair, House Commerce Committee
- Member, House Education Committee
- Member, House Ethics Committee
- Member, House Small Business Subcommittee
- Member, House K-12 Subcommittee
- Member, Joint Select Committee on Children and Youth