Faculty Member
I received my BBA in accounting from Texas Tech University. I worked for the Bank of New York in New York City as a mutual fund accountant for a year before moving back to Texas. Once in Texas, I completed my MBA with an emphasis in Management & Leadership in 2008.
In my last semester of my MBA coursework, I took a personal finance class, and it changed my life and career! I decided I wanted to help people reach their financial goals. The best way to have the impact I wanted was to work on a PhD so I could teach others how to help families and clients. I began the PhD in Personal Financial Planning at Texas Tech University and graduated before moving to Utah.
I have several years of teaching experience, both online and face-to-face. I enjoy UVU's engaged learning mission and try to bring as much to the classroom as possible. I love being a part of UVU's nationally recognized Personal Financial Planning program. A part of the program that I enjoy is to mentor and coach students who are getting ready for the CFP® Exam. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family (especially glamping in our RV), hand embroidering, and reading.
Major: Personal Financial Planning
Major: Management and Leadership Skills
Major: Accounting
CFP Exam Preparation, Spring 2025
CFP Examination Preparation, Spring 2025
Introduction to the PFP Profession, Spring 2025
Risk Management and Insurance, Spring 2025
The Woodbury School of Business Finance & Economics Department would like to recognize your exceptional contributions and dedication to our department's success on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff by awarding you with a $500 Spot Award.
Your outstanding dedication as the leading instructor for the CFP exam prep course has been instrumental in preparing our students for success, significantly increasing their pass rates. Your expertise, commitment, and innovative teaching methods have not only enhanced our students' learning experience but have also contributed to their professional readiness and confidence in taking the CFP exam. Your efforts have set a high standard of excellence and have had a profound impact on the future careers of our students.
Congratulations! Your dedication has made a significant impact on the future of our students, and I'm thrilled to have you on our team!
Rick Kahler Trailblazer Award_ Motivates their students to grow, expand, and become better professionals, helps students excel in their coursework, goals, and career exploration, shows they are continuing to become a better professor and mentor, and seeks opportunities for self-growth and self-improvement as a professor.
The University Flexible Learning Council is pleased to inform you that after several rounds of peer review, you have been selected to receive the following Online Teaching Award_
1st Place in Best Design_ Online
We appreciate your commitment, innovation, and effort that culminated in this accomplishment. Your excellence in online teaching serves as a model for other faculty.
Externship grant awarded to work with a local RIA firm as an intern.
Research grant awarded to work on a publication during the summer. I received a partial grant.
