I studied English Education at Plattsburgh State University where I earned my Bachelors degree. During my 10 years teaching ELA at the middle school level, I also earned my Masters in Education from UMass Boston and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Instructional Technology from Simmons College.  While teaching at the high school level, I became a National Board Certified Teacher.

During my career at the secondary level, I developed a high interest in how important early reading intervention was for a struggling student and how to fill in the gaps in their reading skills. As my own children started their schooling, I became even more driven to help these younger struggling students and participated in various professional development opportunities to become a Reading Teacher... and now I am!