I am originally from Waterbury, Connecticut and moved to North Carolina 15 years ago.  I graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology.  I then attended the University of Bridgeport and recieved my Master's degree in Elementary Education.  In 2012, I took the Praxis exams for middle grades (6-9) Math and Science and was able to become certified in Math and Science for K-9th grades.

I began my career teaching sixth grade science at Jacksonville Commons Middle School and was there for 5 years.  I then transferred to OCLC and have been working here for the last 10 years.  I love my job and the students that we service.  It's very rewarding to see my students make more positive choices, build their self-esteem and be able to return to their home-school and have a fresh start.

On a personal note I have two beautiful children, Liliana and Carson.  Most of my free time is spent with them creating family memories, but I also enjoy reading Nicholas Sparks books and going to the beach.  I love summer and always look forward to when the days are longer and feeling the warm sunshine on my face.