Vanessa is a mother of a warrior, advocator, and an educator.  She is a self proclaimed lover of the educational process as evidenced by the variety of positions she has held over the past 31 years.  She served as a teacher, curriculum writer, principal, Educational Administrator, mentor of new teachers, PTA President and cheerleader coach in both public and private schools and universities.  In addition she homeschooled her children when they were young. Currently she consults schools and homeschooling families about curriculum development.