“In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities." (Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki) Suzette considers herself a novice in the taiji journey, having started her studies in 2004. Seeking first to learn taiji as a way to relieve stress, she has come to appreciate the sense of inner peace the form brings along with better balance and flexibility. She gets great joy from the many wonderful people she meets while playing taiji. Suzette studied under instructors John Allen and Jan Nogle Allen and considers those teaching moments to be among her more treasured memories. She completed the Peaceable Dragon Instructor studies under Peaceable Dragon founder Paul Rischard and is grateful to have the opportunity to teach and share the taiji experience with others. Suzette and her husband Terry teach classes together.