Completed two courses through the Institute for Children's Literature(ICL) -- Writing for Magazines(August 1994) and Beyond the Basics: Creating and Selling Short Stories and Articles (May 2001). Published article entitled "Target Your Marget" at the ICL website in 2003. Professional work experience in the Computer Information Technology field for the Federal Government as a civilian employee and government contractor. Substitute Teacher -- Prince William County Schools K-12.