
My life is made better every single day by the dogs, past and present, who have shared the journey with me. I am grateful for the many ways that dogs have expanded and enriched my lived experience,...

Meet Molissa and Tilda: The Pitbull with Big Feelings, Big Words, and Even Bigger Friends
Q. Who is this learner of yours? Tilda is a 4.5 year old pitbull that I rescued as a puppy. She knows what she wants and knows how to get it! She loves her friends and family fiercely. Q. How lo...

As a researcher, I depend on working collaboratively with colleagues across many disciplines, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I love the ideas that spark and the opportunities that arise when...

Meet Kim and Curiosity: A Button Journey Full of Heart and Humor!
Q. Who is/are this/these learners of yours? Curiosity is a 2 year old pepper and salt giant schnauzer I got as a puppy. He’s trained to alert to low cortisol for my adrenal insufficiency, but most...

I wouldn’t describe myself as especially athletic. I love to ski when the weather and time allows, am happy to pedal a beach cruiser, and keep an on-again-off-again yoga practice, but because I hav...