Cathy consistently gives of herself for the betterment of our students and our programs. She goes above and beyond in her service to the College of Nursing as a whole. She has willingly taken on far more work beyond her own responsibilities to improve and sustain the NP programs. She is always open and approachable to the students and always serves their best interests.

Cathy is more than just an outstanding teacher. She is a caring mentor, a voice of support, and someone who truly cares about her students. Her willingness to invest her time, energy, and kindness really makes a difference.

She sees each student as a whole person, not just a learner, and creates a supportive environment where students feel valued and understood. She models empathy, patience, integrity, and flexibility, encouraging her students to grow both professionally and personally.

She builds genuine relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Her belief in her students often helps them get through the toughest moments in graduate school.

She is an exceptional nurse practitioner, educator, and role model who teaches with enthusiasm, inspiring confidence and a strong professional identity in her students. Through her courses, she emphasizes critical thinking, responsible action, and ethical leadership, preparing future nurse practitioners to serve as agents of positive change in their workplaces and communities. Cathy practices nursing to the highest standards and challenges her students to fully develop their talents and strive for excellence.