I was raised near Allentown, Pennsylvania where I attended Parkland High School and graduated in 2004.  I was a member of the Parkland Marching Band Colorguard (flag, rifle line).  I also competed with the Indoor Winter Guard in High school.  I was a member of the Sign Language club as well as Art club, and Chorus.  Looking back I can never believe how badly I wanted to leave high school but now how quickly it's gone.

I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Education (English) with a minor in Literature in 2008 from California University of PA.  Graduating cum laude I was also captain of the University Marching Band Colorguard, Director of the University Winter Guard, President of Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society), a Peer Mentor, and a Writing Consultant at the University Writing Center. 

This summer of 2010 I completed my Masters in Education/Reading from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.  I am an endorsed Reading Specialist in Pennsylvania and I am currently working to meet the requirements for Virginia endorsement. 

I enjoy spending time with my Border Collie mix, Molly and my crazy American Bulldog mix, Spade.  I love taking hikes and sitting on the beach.  In my free time I read young adult novels as well as classics. With any spare time I can muster, I  work on my own young adult novel.  I enjoy coaching colorguards and writing routines for different groups.    

Classroom during the first weeks of school.  Get comfortable!