About Helen

I love children and animals! I just returned from 6 months traveling solo in Italy. I cared for people's animals, homes and gardens whilst they were on holiday. I speak French, and some Italian and Spanish. I'm naturally very gifted in Math. And I taught middle school Language Arts for several years after graduating from Duke with a BA In Psychology and then earning my teaching certificate at Meredith. I taught writing to the entire school in Hillsboro when the writing test in NC was first implemented. I am a budding, self taught artist. I spent 6 months painting the Intracoastal Waterway and it's deserted islands from my 17 ft. skiff last year. I am always working on creative projects and making life an adventure. I love the sea and all of its creatures. I'm a great body surfer! I am intuitive and compassionate. And I'm a clear and honest communicator.