A bit about me:

I began teaching in 1999 at Trumbull High School. I have also taught at Western Connecticut State University and Pomperaug Regional High School. Prior to my Connecticut experience, I student taught at Brookline High School in Brookline, MA. I seem to have left my heart in Boston where I earned a B.A. in English and M.Ed in Secondary Education from Boston College (GO EAGLES!).

I consider myself to be an easy-going and open-minded individual with a sense of humor. I have three sons who keep me quite busy. For fun, I like to read a good book, do something outdoors, or - on the very rare occasion when I am alone in the evening - sit outside and listen to...silence.

My philosophy:

"Try not to have any fun - this is supposed to be educational." - Charles Schultz

Just kidding! I consider humor to be an integral part of the educational process. School should be entertaining as well as informative.

My goal is for students to become stronger readers, writers, and thinkers so that they are prepared for life beyond high school.