About Me . . .

I received my bachelor's degree in elementary and special education with a minor in psychology in 1991 from Edinboro University of PA.  In 1996 I received my master's degree in reading from the State University of New York at Potsdam.  I have also received my certificate in English as a Second Language and taken numerous trainings in teaching students with autism, emotional issues, and learning disabilities.

I have taught for 30 years now.  My first teaching position was in a small school district in northern New York where I was the only special education teacher for the district.  After five years there I moved to Chestnut Ridge School District to be closer to my family.  While at Chestnut Ridge, I have taught students in preschool through 12th grade, and I have worked with students who received learning support services, emotional support services, autistic support services and English as a Second Language.  

Please feel to reach out to me.  It is easiest to reach me through email, however, as I travel between the middle school and high school.

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