Biography and education
M.Ed., in Education with a specialization in
BS in Health Information Administration
Service to the Health Information Management profession as an educator and associate degree program director since 1996. I have incorporated technology into the HIM classroom as an extension of the new roles that HIM professionals will be filling in the future. I teach with a desire to bring allied health students into the world of health informatics and the electronic health record through the use of online education technologies and systems.
Successful graduation of well-prepared health information professionals to meet the HIM needs of the community for 27 years.
Students that consistently demonstrate strong pass rates on the national RHIT certification exam.
Development of coding office simulation environment for medical coding practice.
Development and implementation of new CAHIIM accredited HIT program. Development and delivery of a certificate program in medical coding and billing.
Collaboration and implementation of multiple teaching modalities to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BS in Health Information Administration
Service to the Health Information Management profession as an educator and associate degree program director since 1996. I have incorporated technology into the HIM classroom as an extension of the new roles that HIM professionals will be filling in the future. I teach with a desire to bring allied health students into the world of health informatics and the electronic health record through the use of online education technologies and systems.
Successful graduation of well-prepared health information professionals to meet the HIM needs of the community for 27 years.
Students that consistently demonstrate strong pass rates on the national RHIT certification exam.
Development of coding office simulation environment for medical coding practice.
Development and implementation of new CAHIIM accredited HIT program. Development and delivery of a certificate program in medical coding and billing.
Collaboration and implementation of multiple teaching modalities to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teaching Interests
Featured service activities
- Member
College Curriculum Committee - College of Health Professions
- Member
College of Health Professions Search Committee - Director School of Nursing
- Participant
CATxHIMA Winter 2023 Education Planning Workgroup
- Other
McNeil High School Advisory Board - Health Science/Biomedical Sciences
- Member
Non Tenure Line Faculty Search Committee - Physical Therapy
- Volunteer
Baylor Scott & White Education FAir