Interviews collected by Janey Joiner and Greta Lieske
IV Leader staff
Q. Where are you from originally? A. I was born and raised in the south side of Chicago. I have been living and working in the Green bay area for the past 22 years. My children are now grown and my husband and I wished to return to our roots.
Q. Where did you attend college and what degree do you hold? A. I have
attended three colleges and I have obtained the following degrees:
•BSN: University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind.
•MSN: University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Wis.
•PhD: Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.
Q. Why did you go into teaching? A. I decided I wanted to share my knowledge and passion of nursing.
Q. Are you new to teaching? If not, how does IVCC differ from anywhere else you have taught? A. Yes, I am a novice teacher. I have been working in the role of Nurse Practioner for the last 14 years.
Q. What were your first impressions of IVCC? A. The staff and faculty are very welcoming.
Q. What classes are you currently teaching? A. I am teaching Pharmacology to first year nursing students.
Q. What should students know about you? A. I am married and I have three grown sons. I enjoy sewing, quilting, reading and golf. I am passionate about nursing and the profession. I am looking foward to a long tenure at IVCC.