Carol is a Knott County native and the daughter of a coal miner.  She graduated with an Associates Degree in Nursing from Hazard Community and Technical College she then went on to Eastern Kentucky University to acquire her BSN and then to Chamberlain University to earned her MSN in Nursing. Carol chose this career because of her great desire to help better the lives and health of the people in her community. As a Nurse Practitioner Carol, takes great pride in giving each of her patients the time and attention that they need.