I grew up in Walden,
NY and graduated from Valley Central High School and SUNY New Paltz.
After living most of my life in the Hudson Valley, I decided to take an
adventure and move to South Florida, where I lived and taught for 9
years. Although the sun and ocean were a welcome retreat from the harsh
NY winters, it wasn't enough to hold me. I missed the four seasons and
the beauty of nature that we often take for granted when it's all around
us. So, I've returned home with a new love and appreciation for the area.
Since my return to
NY, I’ve worked as the STEM Coordinator for Elementary Schools, where I worked
with some incredible teachers across 5 elementary schools to review, adjust and
create STEM curriculum. I developed and
provided professional development. I’ve
also acted as the Chief Education Officer for a private professional
development company who specializes in 21st century learning and
technology integration. In that
position, I’ve traveled across the United States, working with schools to bring technology,
STEM and other 21st century tools into the classroom and have aided
in determining plans for the use of these tools within a Common Core aligned
curriculum.
For the last 5
years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with SDE (Staff Development for
Educators) and have presented at several conferences across the country, as
well as provide customized professional development for schools and districts.
I have been married
for 13 years and have 3 grown step-children and 2 step-granddaughters.
Most of my family still resides in the area, with the exception of my mother
and 2 step-daughters who moved to and remain in the Sunshine state.
In my spare time, I
am a voracious reader. I love to decorate and do home projects. To
keep my mind active and to tap into my competitive side, I enjoy board games
and recreation games like darts, horse shoes, and ping pong. Shopping is
a passion and I've never met a mall I didn't love!
Traveling is one of
my favorite pass times. My favorite places to visit are those that
feature nature's most awesome sights. But, I am also drawn in by the lure
of the lights and excitement of Las Vegas.
Family, friends, and
the comforts of home are all I really need!
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