I became an educator after a first career in corporate purchasing. I earned my teaching credentials through the alternate route program in New Jersey. The program served as a route for those who wanted to leave a business career and transition to a career in education.

I started my teaching career with a B.A. and over the years, earned two graduate degrees in education. I hold six professional certifications from the State of New Jersey, have presented numerous professional development sessions for educators, and have been an adjunct instructor at The College of New Jersey, Montclair State University and Raritan Valley Community College. My adjunct work included a graduate class delivered to in-service teachers on the appraisal and diagnostics of reading disabilities, an undergraduate class in content reading for pre-service teachers and a first year undergraduate writing class.

Education:

The College of New Jersey:

M.Ed. Educational Leadership

M.Ed. Developmental Reading

Fairleigh Dickinson University:

B.A. Political Science

Honors & Awards:

Dodge Fellowship Award-Excellence in pursuing alternative certification through the NJ Provisional Teacher Program

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Certificate of Commendation-Upon receiving the Dodge Fellowship Award

East Brunswick Public Schools

Certifications:

NJ Principal (Certificate of Eligibility)

NJ Supervisor (Standard Certification)

NJ Reading Specialist (Standard Educational Services Certification)

NJ Teacher of Reading (Standard Certificate)

NJ Teacher of Social Studies (Standard Certificate)

NJ Elementary School Teacher K-8 (Standard Certificate)

“I have had many experiences as an educator, and because of these experiences, I am a good teacher and an effective educational advocate.”