Where do you call home and what do you miss about it?
Though born and raised in Minnesota, I now consider Hawaii my home. I miss the palm trees, blue skies, and five hours of beach volleyball each Saturday.

What person influenced you most in your life?
My son, Daniel, is the most influential person in my life.  I NEVER had to discipline him for poor behavior, and I never heard him say a bad thing to anyone in his eighteen Mr. Positive years.

What’s the best advice you have ever received?
“Get over it.” And,  “Smile and the world smiles back.”

Most embarrassing language moment.
Most embarrassing moment:  After just receiving my undergrad degree in English Education, I was asked the trivia question:  “Who wrote the diary of Anne Frank?” I was so perplexed.

What do you love about your job?
What do I love most about my job as a counselor? Filling the compassion deficits of those children most in need; and having three months vacation each year to spend with family and friends.