I grew up going to Disney World on family trips. These trips continued with my husband and our now adult children.  I have experience in traveling "The World" with toddlers, school-age, tweens, and teens.  

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My love of traveling and Disney has expanded into cruising to the Bahamas and Caribbean and exploring all-inclusive resorts. We recently traveled Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa and explored the island off Oahu.

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I live in Indiana with my husband, Shawn, and 2 french bulldogs, Kylo & Kooter.

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Certifications/Education

Continuing my education in travel is a priority. I am a Certified Travel Associate (CTA), having earned my designation from The Travel Institute, the oldest and most respected non-profit certification organization in the travel industry.

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I am a Certified Autism Travel Professional, CATP.* In continuing my education for providing assistance with Autism travel, I also have completed training with Autism Double-Checked.

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I am a Careers on Vacation graduate and have earned my CCC (Certified Cruise Counsellor) through CLIA**.

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I have also completed certifications in travel to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Princess, Universal Orlando and the Disney College of Knowledge. 

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* A Certified Autism Travel Professional (CATP) has been verified by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to have voluntarily met rigorous professional standards, demonstrating experience and education in autism. The CATP obtains 4 continuing education hours in Autism every 2 years in order to stay up to date in the field. A CATP has also passed the IBCCES Autism Competency exam.

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**CLIA is the world's largest cruise industry trade association