Degree(s)

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Mount St. Mary's University

Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Children's Literature from Pennsylvania State University

Professional Background

This is my 3rd year at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Previously, I worked at special education schools for 7 years, first as a classroom teacher and then as a K-12 school librarian.

Faith in Action

My faith is what initially attracted me to the ministry of education - to become the best teacher I could be in order to provide my students with the kind of holistic and transformative formation that I was blessed with. I believe education is the most meaningful way to evangelize the Gospel and change the world, one student interaction at a time.

Favorite Teaching Moment

There is nothing more fun or fulfilling to me than reading aloud with students and sharing my love of stories with them. I especially love our Caldecott unit, where we discuss and analyze the visual elements in picture books and debate which title is most deserving to win the Medal. It is a highlight of my year every year!

Favorite Food

Anything chocolate

Favorite Activity Outside of School

Reading, baking, walking my dog

Fun Fact About Me

I volunteer with two local animal rescue organizations by fostering orphaned and bottle baby kittens