Born in Charleston, S.C. but grew up in Brooklyn New York
Served in the military for over 10 years as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army 
Graduate of Wofford College and Ottawa University
Arizona Master Teacher (AZ K-12 Center)
Masters in Education Intervention (M.Ed.)
Mentor Teacher (Secondary)
National Board Teacher Candidate (3 year process)
Teaches 7th Grade Language Arts Honors
Teaching for over 15+ years (7th-12th grade)
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 12043 in Maricopa selected for the National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award (2011-2012)
Cooperative Teacher of the Year 2000-2001 (Center of Excellence High School, Sierra Vista AZ)

I have a passion for teaching and I believe in connecting with my students in a very personal and meaningful way. I also provide a very loving and nurturing classroom environment for my students.  I set high standards for my young scholars and I always encourage them to pursue their dreams. I truly believe each of my students are destined for greatness.  For my students, my goal is to create life-long learners and avid readers of all literary genres.  I want them to love and appreciate all aspects of reading and writing.  Expectations are often self-fulfilling, and I express high expectations with care and consideration for each child.

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal. Make each day your masterpiece.”