Education:

Academic Degrees:

Ph.D.         2008    Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
                Major:  Housing/ Family Studies

MA. Ed.     1998    Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
                Major: Curriculum and Instruction
                Certification in Gifted Education
   
BSN          1986    Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
                Major:  Nursing
                Certification in Trauma Nursing
                Licensed Emergency Medical Technician

Published Works:

Ann is the author of four books and numerous academic articles.  Her work has been featured in Home Education, Practical Homeschooling, Teach -At- Home, and Life Learning Magazines.

Business:

I am available for freelance work the following forms:

• Writer
• Author
• Speaker
• Educator
  

My interests include: Parenting, Education, Gifted Children, Writing, Self-publishing, Green Building, Housing Psychology, Gender Issues, Marriage and the Prince Charming myth

Current Projects Include:

• Housing the Soul: The Psychology of Housing and Human Environments (adult, non-fiction book)
• If Prince Charming is Dead, Who's Buying the Castle? (trade article)
  
•  “The yard is too big.” “ I don’t’ like the carpet.”
  Factors Influencing the Purchasing Decision of a Single Female Home Buyer (academic article)
  
• The Myta Bird Mystery (young adult, fiction book)
  
• Homeschooling the Gifted Child (trade article)
• For the Love of Reading, (trade article)

Writing Style:

I am a creative non-fiction writer specializing in education, reading, gifted children, parenting, homeschooling, and most recently housing psychology, gender, marriage, and  the Prince Charming myth

My writing style is relaxed, easy to read, and often humorous. I think outside the box and frequently leave my reader thinking "Wow, why didn't I think of that?"

For samples of my work see Writing Samples, Clips or visit Amazon.com