I am a self-published writer with over 5 years of public speaking experience. I have provided state level and continuing education courses to licensed and unlicensed professionals. I acquired my BS in Criminal Justice from ECU in 1996, at which time I was also awarded the Outstanding Senior Award and Magna Cum Laude honors. I was employed as a police officer for 5 years prior to acquiring my MS in Child Development & Family Relations from ECU in 2001. I acquired my Ph.D. in Health Psychology in.