Education and Professional Certification

Certified: Early Childhood (B-2nd grade), Childhood Education (1st-6th grade), Students with Disabilities (formerly Special Education-1st to 6th grade)
Elmira College, Education, M.S. Ed.
SUNY Cortland, Elementary Education, B.S
SUNY Corning Community College, Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies, A.S.

Teaching

I believe that as a teacher of teachers I am morally obligated to enter my classroom with only the highest of expectations for every one of my students. I believe that all students who walk into my classes are unique and that I need to provide a stimulating educational environment where they can become effective, highly qualified and caring educators. I provide a safe environment where my students feel a sense of community and are comfortable enough to share their ideas. I bring an open mind and a positive attitude to my classes in the hope that I can ultimately inspire and encourage such traits in my future educators. The words of Mother Teresa, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples,” represent my passion for teaching future educators. I am proud to be a part of a program that is producing highly effective educators who are now in our community schools.

Courses 

Foundations of Education, Special Education in the Inclusive Classroom, Teaching in the Diverse Classroom, Schools and Society, Fieldwork and Seminar in Education

Conferences

Organized SUNY CCC Education Summit, 2019

Professional/Community Organizations

GST BOCES Teacher Center Board member

Honors/Awards

Regional Board of Trustees Excellence in Teaching Award, 2009