About Me



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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