This will be my 23rd year of teaching, my 22nd teaching First Grade at Matthew Jago School; 6 of those years were spent in the Inclusion First Grade.  I attended Rutgers, the State University, Douglass College and received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications.  Also, I attended Kean University and received a Masters degree in Instruction and Curriculum with a certification in Regular Education K-5.

Favorite subjects: science and language arts, especially read alouds

Favorite pet: my 3 golden retrievers (4 if you count my son's dog!)

Favorite color: navy 

Favorite kids book: "The Cow Went Over the Mountain"

Favorite things to do when not teaching: