I am an early child special education teacher currently pursuing a PhD in Reading Education. I have been diving since 2003 when my husband Steve, a PADI Course Director, certified me. We enjoy going to tropical places and diving in clear, warm ocean water. Unfortunately living in Missouri is not the best place for this! Our dive travels have included Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire, Grand Bahama, and the Galapagos Islands. I love being able to take pictures underwater, especially of turtles. There is something so peaceful and serene about a turtle gliding through the water.