10-12 Communication Arts

Years of teaching experience:
23 years of experience

Area of expertise 
Common Core ELA standards, EOC testing, AP Language

Educational background
1996 Masters of Arts in Psychology, Avila University
1996 Certification in Communication Arts, DESE
1992 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Avila University

Why I Chose Education as My Career of Choice
As a high school student, teaching was never on my radar.  My interest was in Psychology only because of a teacher who made me love understanding human behavior.  In college I needed a part-time job, so I applied to be a substitute teacher.  I realized how much I could affect change in students; therefore, I became a teacher.  For over 20 years, students have gotten on my nerves, entertained me, and touched my heart.  Hopefully, I have become that teacher who inspires.

Personal Interests
In my spare time I like to hang out with my two children, read, watch prime time TV, and talk to my friends.