I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters degree in Education and have been an Elementary and Middle School educator for over thirty years. I have taught children with learning disabilities to read, and coached students with dyscalculia in math and reading. I worked as a principal for the past eight years, so was working with students from Pre-K to 8th grade, coaching teachers, analyzing data, and tutoring individual students in math and reading. I have worked as a national park ranger in the past, so social studies and history are areas of strength. Students that I teach respond well to my teaching style and enjoy working with me. I believe that education is extremely important for children's futures and do everything that I can to help them be successful.

My all time favorite thing to do is to explore national, state, and regional parks. I love being in nature, exploring trails, and learning about history. I also enjoy reading both fiction (I particularly like Young Adult) and non-fiction (history and science). When I am at home, I enjoy cooking healthy meals, delicious desserts and exploring ethnic cooking. I sing in a choir and play the guitar, I think music makes life better for everyone!