I am a motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Health Information professional. I serve as the HIT Instructor in the Health Information Technology Program at San Juan College in Farmington, NM. I also manage the Student Insurance Plan at Eastern Illinois University.
   
I'm a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and an AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, teaching 100% online. I have taught all things related to Health Information and Medical Coding/Billing, including Statistics, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Legal and Ethical Issues in HIT, Introduction to Data Management, Medical Terminology, Coding Professional Practice Experience, RHIT Exam Prep, Introduction to Health Information Technology, ICD-10-CM Coding, ICD-10-PCS Coding, CPT & HCPCS Coding and more. I have used most of the Cengage products available for Medical Coding/HIT programs. I take advantage of technology to make the classroom an engaging place to learn.
   
I hold a Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration from Stephens College, and a Bachelor of General Studies from Eastern Illinois University. I stay very active in my professional organizations. I currently serve on several committees with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and serve as President for the Illinois Health Information Management Association (ILHIMA).

Quality in Online Learning (OLC/Cengage) Badge
Issued by Online Learning Consortium
The earner of this badge has successfully completed the OLC 2-week training on Quality in Online Learning. This training program will help Cengage faculty consultants to better support, mentor, and provide virtual coaching to faculty at various institutions on effective practices of quality online learning, including course design, facilitation, and assessment.