Hometown: 

• Bronx, New York

Educational Background: 

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Psychology
• Graduate studies – Exceptional Education

Previous Work / Teaching Experience

• 28 years -Elementary & Exceptional Education classroom teacher 

Specialized Training /Area of Expertise:

• Elementary Education K-6
• Exceptional Education K -12
• ESOL Endorsed
• Orton-Gillingham 60-hour training
• RTI trained
• Designed, developed and implemented data based curriculum

What I Do at EtB:

• Orton-Gillingham Intervention
• Specialized Math instruction
• Reading, Writing instruction 

Hobbies:

• Drawing/ painting, reading, word games, music

Favorite:

• Colors: purple, turquoise 
• Food: Italian

Where you might find me in my free time:

• Painting, shopping, trying new restaurants, concerts/ shows & playing with my pets. 

What inspires my work with students:

• I believe that I was born with the passion and desire to teach. There is nothing more gratifying than inspiring a student to learn and providing them with the tools necessary to enjoy learning. The best moment of all is witnessing a student grasp a concept for the first time. The reward and pride I feel when they finally reach clarity is exhilarating.