...I was involved in various select bands and choirs throughout my high school days. I was also a member of the brass ensemble for 2 years at William Smith College. I graduated from a high school in New York State in 2001 and I had to take all the required Regents exams. (read more)
...I want to teach students to welcome challenge, and to seek out the work that is most relevant to their lives. I walked away from the journalism profession years ago, but never lost my love for writing. While my colleagues struggle to get through writing at work and in their academics, writing comes naturally for me. (read more)
...I have my Master’s Degree in Literacy and am highly knowledgeable in teaching both foundational reading skills for early elementary as well as comprehension skills for upper elementary. I have utilized several types of phonics programs which have helped me to shape my beliefs and Instructional s... (read more)