Biography
Attended BYU as an undergraduate, graduated in Clothing and Textiles August 1980. Served an LDS mission to Chicago North, USA October 1980 to April 1982. Graduated from Utah State University with an MS degree in Home Economics and Consumer Sciences in June 1985. Started teaching in the Clothing and Textiles Department at BYU in Fall of 1991. Graduated with a EdD from BYU College of Education in Educational Leadership. Has taught at BYU since 1991 in 3 different departments. Currently teaching Clothing and Textiles in the School of Family Life.
Teaching Interests
Clothing and TextilesHonors and Awards
- Innovative Teaching Award, School of Family Life (2021 - 2022)
- Creative Works Award, BYU Faculty Women's Association (2020 - 2021)
- CITES Participation Honor, Alpine Associates and Alpine School District (2019 - 2020)
- Karl G. Maeser Professional Faculty Excellence Award, Brigham Young University (2019 - 2019)
- Excellence in Teaching Award, School of Family Life (2018 - 2018)
- Nelson Weaver Galbraith Faculty Development Award, School of Family Life (2016 - 2017)
- Outstanding Vocational Educator, Utah Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (2003 - 2004)
Professional Citizenship
- Officer (specify in Other), Utah Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators (2018 - Present)
- Board Member, BYU Faculty Women's Association (2020 - 2023)
- Committee/Council Chair, International Textiles and Apparel Association (2021 - 2023)
- Conference-Related Role, UAFCS (2021 - 2022)
- Committee/Council Chair, International Textiles and Apparel Association (2019 - 2020)