A. Personal Philosophy/Favorite Quote or Biblical verse I glorify God by allowing nothing but Him to have power over me. God loves me and tells me what to do. I trust in the Lord with all my heart. The Father of light takes possession of my soul and holds me calm and steady. B. Background Information: I was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and my husband’s job relocated our family to Minnesota 30 years ago. C. Career/profession Retired Elementary classroom teacher, media specialist, school psychological examiner in the state of Missouri: computer teacher, high school/middle school counselor, mental health support specialist, licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of Minnesota.
D.Married to Thomas Collins for 54 years. E. Children, grandchildren, etc. Four children: Lorne, Lillian, Latrice, Landon Six grandchildren (age): Genevieve (12), Elaina (21), Ella (14), Easton (8), Christian (12), Quinn(1) F. Greek Affiliation Alpha Delta Chapter, St. Louis, Missouri G. Favorite Activities I enjoy reading, my favorite book is “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson. Traveling to Halifax, Nova Scotia, was a diverse and unique experience. H. Most memorable sorority experience. My formal initiation into Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority was with 15 young ladies. I. Church/Spiritual Affiliations Speak The Word Church International J. Community/Other social org connections/Board of Directors, etc. Minneapolis College Prep Charter School Board Member, Advisory Board Member “A Way with Words”, past member Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, graduating Mother Jack and Jill of America, Charter member of St. Louis, Missouri Librarians Association, Educational Scholarship Committee Secretary Mt. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Children’s Church Moderator Mount Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Girl Scout Leader, Den Mother, Football Liaison, K. Commendations/Awards/Other Accomplishments Certificate of Recognition, Walbridge Caring Communities, 1992, “Apple for the Teacher Award,” 1993
