I have been in education for 32 years. I have been a teacher, curriculum coach, department chair, principal, TOSA, mentor. I am happiest when I am with students. I love being a teacher.

My degrees are in physics, chemistry and education, and my National Board Certification is in math.

I believe that teaching is about relationships.

Teachers can make or break kids – their spirits, their love of a subject, their love of learning. Our attitudes are contagious.

Teachers are the most important people in a child’s life, after the parents. I hold this role as sacred. I am honored when parents trust me enough to gift me with their child in my classroom.

It is not a gift I take lightly.