Jaye has a BA in Public Administration, with a minor in Gerontological Studies, and MEd from NC Central University. Now retired, she was a public school teacher in early childhood and BMH (Behavioral & Mentally Handicapped) middle school children.
As recreation therapist, Jaye developed and instituted psycho-social programs for 10 years While raising her daughter as a single parent. She's , served as a foster parent, owned a home day care.
Jaye's career spans more than 30 years working with multi-generational populations, from toddlers and pre-school children to handicapped adults and retired seniors.
Jaye helps Boomers find a place to fit in, to matter and to make a difference. She loves bringing out the best in people especially in retirement, while her pioneering program has helped seniors realize their full potential.
She is a former Qualified Professional for a local mental health agency and currently Originator and organizer for Women Growing Older Gracefully Meet Ups as senior advisor and Group Retirement Life Coach.