Catholic education is and has always been a vital part of my life. I attended Catholic schools through high school. I am proud to be a graduate of St. Nicholas School and Cardinal Mooney. I have carried this tradition of Catholic education into my life as a mother and an educator. My four children also attended Catholic schools and I have been a teacher for the diocese for over 30 years.

I graduated from YSU in 1979 with a Bachelors in Education. I began teaching at St. Luke's where I stayed for 3 years before taking time to raise my own children. During this time I was a substitute teacher for the Diocese of Youngstown. In the spring of 1982 I began teaching at St. Nick's where I have remained.

Most of my experience has been in second grade. I enjoy teaching this level because of the many experiences that my students have. I have witnessed many children take important steps in their religious lives through the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. I feel blessed that I have been able to be a part of such special events in the lives of my students