ELA

I was born in Boston and moved to North Anson Maine when I was six.  I grew up in a small town where everyone knew me for my parents owned the General Store. I worked at the store and spent my summers as lifeguard and swim instructor.

I  graduated from the University of New England with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Marine Biology.  I spent some time in the field studying herpetology and analyzing drinking water in the lab.  I decided teaching was for me so I could share my love of science and the natural world with kids.  

 My first four years of teaching were spent at Sanford High School teaching all levels of science.  I have been teaching students at Saco Middle School since then.  My Master's degree focused on teaching through inquiry and this lead me into the PBL model.  I have spent my professional teaching career teaching varied core classes and facilitating student's understanding of how we are connected to the Earth.  My favorite moments of each year are those when dawning of  understanding  appears on the faces of students.