My favorite type of diving is Tropical but I am slowly learning to appreciate cooler waters and the diversity they offer.  I am always fascinated when I see something new.  I most enjoy the diverse wildlife and bright colors and finding a new favorite sea creature. 

My most favorite thing about diving is the community and friendships that I have forged through travel, websites and advancing my training.

Moving forward I would like to become an assistant instructor, possibly open water instructor, learning to work with special needs, and EFR instructor.  I would love to learn more about equipment repair and possibly get certified to be able to help at the shop with servicing gear. I especially enjoy working with children.  I don’t have much interest in technical diving.  

One thing that pushed me towards professional training was having a roommate that needed additional help with her diving skills and felt that despite having hundreds of dives I didn’t feel as competent helping someone else as I would like to, especially in an emergency.

I think I finally decided on the DM program because Dave approached me saying that he felt I would be good at it and wanted to improve my own skills.  I enjoy helping others and doing trainings of all kinds and feel I have a good approach towards different learning styles and am someone adaptable to different difficulties.  Also, we don’t have enough female representation in the professional dive world, or our shop.  

Outside of diving I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, so still helping people.  I enjoy swimming, family time, board games, crochet, reading, sewing, and hiking with my 2 golden retrievers.