Here are a few photos of my life in and outside of Barton Pond!

I love being a member of the Barton Pond community! This is my fourth year here at Barton Pond Elementary. I am the 2nd and 3rd grade coach. This is my 19th year as an educator. I have taught first, second, and third grade in the classroom. I have also taught 3-5th AIG and 3-5th grade intervention. This is my 6th year teaching AIG & Intervention. I am also the school testing coordinator. 

I am originally from Long Island New York but I have been in North Carolina for 20 years. I taught in Durham County and then Wake County. I received my bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY Cortland in New York, my Masters Degree in Birth through 2nd grade special education from St. Joseph’s College in New York. I am Nationally Board Certified in literacy and AIG certified. 

I enjoy reading, spending time at the beach and the lake, being with friends, and spending time with my wonderful family. I have twin boys who are freshman in college at NC State and UNC Charlotte and I have a 3rd grader at Barton Pond! I hope you have enjoyed learning a little about me and I am very excited to get to know all of you!

 I am passionate about inspiring students love of reading. I strive for each student I encounter to have a love of books and learning to last them a lifetime. I am passionate about students loving school! I come to school everyday excited to try new things that will build students enthusiasm for their learning and hope to inspire them to feel the same way. I love to see students try new things, find and pursue their own passions!!