I am originally from New York. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from the State University of New York College at Fredonia. After I settled into making teaching my career I chose to apply for my National Board Certification. With a lot of hard work and support from my family and colleagues, I obtained my certification in 2007, and just renewed my certification in 2017! I earned my Masters Degree from North Carolina State University in Curriculum & Instruction in reading in the winter of 2010. I enjoy learning and finding new ways to grow professionally. This is my fourteenth year in education and I am excited to get started! In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, visiting with friends and family, reading, and working out. My husband and I have two daughters, Ava (9) and Alexa (6). We also have a Great Dane, Olive, who brings lots of love & laughter to our lives.