Hi! Welcome to my class!  I am excited to be your English teacher this year. We will have a great year.  I will help you get ready for your state tests and prepare for your future.  Before I worked at John Glenn High School, I graduated from Hofstra University with my Master's Degree and I graduated from Stony Brook University with my Undergraduate Degree in English Literature and a minor in Dance. 

I live in Nassau County but grew up in Suffolk. I have two children, Ben and Ella.  I am sure that you will see them at school events. I love my dog, Lily. I named her after a character in The Secret Life of Bees, one of my favorite novels.  I love working at John Glenn.  I grew up in a small community where my family knew everyone.  It was a great opportunity to really know the teachers.  They made me feel at home and I learned so much from them. John Glenn is a great place.  

I studied dance for most of my life. I was a cheerleader in high school and I continued my dance education in New York City and at Stony Brook University.  and I coach the Varsity dance team, Knightline. I also help run the Long Island Dance Team Association.  

I also work alongside Mrs. Jensen and we co-advise our All-School Student Government.  

Originally, I wanted to be a physical therapist.  I changed my major and rediscovered my love for literature.  Teaching English is truly the best! I love working with students with reading, writing and speaking. My favorite teaching moments begin with students who try to do things that they do not think that they can do. I hope that you find my class fun and interesting. I am so excited to meet you or see you again! 
We will have a great year!