This is my wonderful son, Tom. He is 21 years old and attending his 4th year of college at UMASS Amherst! Tom is going to be a journalist.

This is Tess, She is my adorable 10 year old Malitpoo. She is a little spoiled but gives us just as much love and care back!

This is Juliana! She is kind, hardworking, a wonderful friend, and an amazing artist! She is 20 years old and is attending her second year at MassArt! Juliana will be an art teacher.


I grew up in Quincy and have lived in Hanover for the past 20 years. My undergraduate degree was in Psychology followed by a Masters degree in Education and CAGS in Special Education. I believe in the power of developing a positive growth mindset and in helping students develop strategies for success in both education and life! Students in my class will work hard, feel proud, and have fun learning! I encourage questions and mistakes; they are proof that they are trying! To me, the winning combination is attitude, motivation, and ability. With a great attitude and the motivation to do our best, anything is possible! I love being a teacher and will do everything in my power to help prepare students for 5th grade and beyond!