I am excited to begin my second year at Hickory Ridge Elementary School.  This will be my fourth year teaching in Cabarrus County Schools.

My family and I moved down to Harrisburg from Rochester, New York.  I taught for 17 years for the Rochester City School District.  Before that, I graduated from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo for both my undergraduate and graduate work.  I am certified in elementary, special, and reading education.

I am married and have two great children, Lindsey and Dylan.  We love being a part of the Harrisburg community.

I love being a teacher.  I believe in teaching the whole child.  Teaching core values such as integrity, perseverance, compassion, accountability, and pride help to create responsible and caring future leaders.  I balance challenging work with fun!  In my classroom, your child will learn using technology, hands-on projects, songs, and movement. 

I look forward to working with you and your child to have a successful year.  My hope is that your child will finish each day with a smile on their face and full of new learning!