
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