About

I am currently a PhD student in Computer Science with an emphasis in Humane Gaming. I plan to study the use of gamification techniques and educational gaming in the k-12 classroom setting. I enjoy being in nature, smooth jazz, and spending time with my husband.

I am originally from the heart of Amish Country in NE Ohio. Growing up around these amazing people taught me the value of hard work, resiliency, and self sufficiency. I spent my college years in a small town in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest obtaining a BA and MA in Sociology. It was my privilege to get to study under an incredible mentor and preeminent scholar in her field. I later moved to the big city, worked a variety of jobs, and met my husband. We have been together over 10 years now. My how time flies!

I have been using essential oils for several years now and have recently started compiling the information I have collected over the years into a usable cards system. I hope to show people that they have the power to take things into their own hands. I have now replaced every major outside product for cleaning and bath/body use in our home with ones that I make myself. Cleaning your home and taking care of yourself does not have to be an expensive complicated venture. Clean simple ingredients and basic instructions can give you results just as good, if not better than, name brand commercial competitors.