Meet the Teacher

Nice to meet you.

I am proud to be a Hamburg Knight! I received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary (K-5) / Teacher of English (K-12) / Teacher of Students with Disabilities from Centenary University. I have worked in the district since 2012 beginning as a substitute and then a Paraprofessional until I secured a part time teaching position in 2014.

Personally, I have been married for 31 awesome years to my awesome husband, Mike. We reside in Wantage with our rescued mix, Ginger, and have three fantastic children living in the area. We love to watch sports, little league baseball, college softball and football most of all! I also enjoy reading, cooking, music, relaxing at the beach, camping in the mountains, and spending time with friends and family.

I look forward to working together with you as partners in your child’s growth and development!!

Why I Teach & My Philosophy

I am a teacher because I love learning; enjoy hard work and helping others find success. I want my students to experience meaningful, interesting learning that applies to their lives. Helping each student progress in all areas of their development— academic, social, language, and motor —is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I strive to create a community of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, fun environment.

“When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments: tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become.”

Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) French Scientist

Teaching Experience

HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT-Hamburg, NJ.

Special Education Teacher

Autistic Programming Sept. 2014 – June 2015

Autistic Programming & Reading Specialist Sept. 2015 – June 2016

ACT EBD Classroom Sept. 2016 – June 2017

ACT EBD Classroom Sept. 2017 – June 2018

7th & 8th Grade Math and Life Skills Programming Sept. 2018 – June 2019

7th & 8th Grade Math, 1stLA and Life Skills Sept. 2019 – June 2020

6th-8th Grade LA and Life Skills Math Sept. 2020 – June 2021

K-3rd-7th-5th & 6th Grade LA Sept. 2022 – June 2023

Primary MD (G1 & G2) Sept. 2023 –

EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL - Wyckoff, NJ.

Eighth Grade Special Education Teacher, Leave Replacement May 2014 – June 2014

· Collaborated with eighth grade team to format Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies units; planned and implemented classroom instructional programs which meet the needs of individual students in keeping with the educational goals, objectives and curriculum as adopted by the Wyckoff Board of Education.

· Maintained a safe atmosphere of learning in the classroom using effective and appropriate classroom management techniques that fosters learning and personal growth. Helped pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education.

· Maintained appropriate level of communication with administrators, parents and other staff members while adhering to confidentiality guidelines at all times. Upheld and enforced school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.

· Instituted literacy techniques such as text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections through the use of New Jersey State Standards

HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT - Hamburg, NJ;

Special Education Teacher Sept. 2014 – Present

Language and Learning Assistant/Aide Sept. 2013 – May 2014

Perform responsible support and paraprofessional work assisting the teacher with instructional activities and assisting students by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions. Language and learning assistance provided for Kindergarten, First and Second grades (morning cafeteria, recess and lunch duty also included).

Preschool (Special Ed) Teacher’s Aide/Assistant Jan. 2012 – June 2013