My educational background:

BA, Sociology – Le Moyne College
MAEd, Special Education – East Carolina University
MA, Education Administration – Fort Hays State University

My certifications:

Special Education, K-12
Social Studies, 6-12
School Administration, K12

My social/emotional trainings:

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for Educators, The Friday Institute at NC State University
Supporting Student SEL in a Digital Environment, NCCAT
Learning Differences, The Friday Institute at NC State University

My favorite teacher from my past:

Mr. Schlenker, my wrestling coach and physical education teacher

What do I love about Epiphany?

I love working with the students and seeing them grow and working with a staff that support each other.

How does teaching and working with children inspire me?

I have been in education for 21 years, and I get inspired everyday by seeing students learn and grow.

My spirit animal:

Dog.

My favorite movie:

There are so many, but if I had to choose one…Star Wars

My favorite board game:

Monopoly.

My favorite book:

Into the Wild.

My favorite character, cartoon, or superhero:

Spiderman.

My Interests and hobbies:

All sports, especially wrestling and football.

My origins, travels and/or adventures:

I am originally from New York, but I was raised in New Jersey. I have traveled to several countries, and my favorite experiences were in Italy.

My favorite thing to do, place to go, or eatery in Charlotte:

I enjoy walking my dog at the park by Lake Norman. Some of my favorite restaurants are in the Lake Norman area; I especially like Port City Club because of its great views.