Janet is a former professional dancer and accomplished choreographer, whose critically acclaimed works have appeared in the repertoire of Dance, Theater and Opera companies throughout the western United States. Janet is the director of the Academy of Dance, and the founder and former Artistic Director of Dance Theater Northwest, Resident Choreographer of Spokane Coeur d'Alene Opera, Founder of Inland Northwest Dance Association, Co-founder of Theater Ballet of Spokane, and has been associated with Coeur d'Alene Summer Theater as a Producer, Director,Choreographer,and Performer. Janet was selected as the Director representative for the State of Washington at the Dance Excellence International Festival for Young Dancers five times, has taught for the Washington Association of Theater Educators and was selected as an International Dance Education Delegate to the People's Republic of China in 1996. She has written and published articles and books on dance. Janet is listed in "Who's Who of Business and Professional Women's Hall of Fame," "Outstanding Woman of the 21st Century," and five editions of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers." In addition to her other talents and accolades, she wrote, produced, and choreographed the "Toy Shelf" which has become a Spokane holiday tradition.