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
- Child Abuse Prevention, Board of Directors 1989-1994
- Economic Council on Women Nashville Women Careerist, 1983
- Economic Council on women 1999
- Tennessee State Museum Foundation Board
- Luton Mental Health, Board of Directors 1988-1996
- David Lipscomb University Business Advisory Council - 1995
- Montgomery Bell Academy Advisory Board
- Families First Advisory Board
- Exchange Club
- National Order of Women Legislators, Internaltional Resolutions committee Director
- Agape Board of Directors 1992-1998
- Knowles Senior Citizens Center - Board of Directors - 1995
- American Heart Association, Board of Directors 1995
- Centennial Medical Center Board of Directors - 1995
- Leadership Nashville, 1992
- Nashville AMI Advisory Board
- Board of Directors Bethlehem Center
- Nashville Vanderbilt Club, Board of Directors 1996-1998
- Statewide Families First Advisory Council
- Women's NETWORK Advisory Board - 1998
Current Session
Staff Contacts
- Scott Gilmer, Chief of Staff
- Joe McCord, Chief Clerk
- Kara Owen, Deputy Chief of Staff of Policy & Communication
- Hayden Pendergrass, Executive Assistant
- Lisa Falkenbach, Executive Secretary
Service in Public Office
- House Speaker, 107th through 108th General Assembly
- House member of the 96th through 108th General Assemblies
- Member, House Calendar & Rules Committee