I started my professional career many years ago as a Speech and Hearing therapist for nine years. After that time, I was involved in other careers, including broadcast journalism and marketing, for quite a few years.

About 14 years ago, I returned to education as an Adjunct Professor at John Wesley College (now Laurel University) in High Point, NC. My initial courses were Communication Concepts and Marketing in a Bachelor's in Business degree program. Since that time, I have gravitate...