I have been a member of the faculty of St. Joseph School since 1981.  I am a graduate of Kent State University with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education.  Upon graduation I began teaching at St. Joseph Elementary School.  I had the pleasure of teaching Kindergarten for fifteen years.  Following a move to Nashville Tennessee I became the director of McNeilly Center for Children.  After moving back to Ohio I was named the Director of Teacher Development for the PPIC Head Start program.  In the fall of 1999 I was lucky enough to return to St. Joseph School.  I have taught the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes.  I now teach the second grade.  Along with teaching I have the honor of preparing my students for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist.  In 2003 I was honored to receive the Golden Apple Award for outstanding teaching in the Youngstown Diocese.  I am a licensed Resident Educator Mentor and have been the cheerleading coach at St. Joseph School for over 25 years.
     I reside in Hartville with my daughter Chloe.  Chloe is a junior at Kent State University Honors College.  She is majoring in Anthropology.  When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, traveling, and baking.