I teach sixth grade Social Studies and am a middle school Crew teacher. I have a bachelor’s degree in History and Education from Westfield State University. Additionally, I earned a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from American International College. Born and raised in New Jersey, I came to Springfield in 2007 to pursue my education. I am starting my 6th year at Renaissance and my 10th year teaching. At Renaissance, I run the Yearbook Committee. I enjoy spending time with my children, husband and dogs, swimming, photography, traveling, baking and watching movies. 

I have been an educator in Springfield Public Schools since 2006 and currently teach 11th grade History. I am an Eastern Massachusetts transplant via undergraduate and graduate studies at UMass, Amherst. I enjoy biking, as a commuter, road cyclist, and mountain biker, and work part-time at a local bike shop. I enjoy spending time with my wife, daughter, and our mini-dachshund and three-legged cat.

– Updated 10/16/22

I am in my 10th year at Renaissance. In those  previous 7 years, I have taught 10th grade US History, 9th and 10th grade Special Education, and 11th grade ELA. I have spent the last five years teaching US Government and Economics to Seniors. I graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT with a BA in Art History. During the 2013-14 school year, I got my Masters in Education from UMass-Amherst. 

I enjoy sharing my passions with my students and fostering an environment that allows us all to be ourselves and have fun while still developing a deep understanding of the forces that motivate and constrain our society through government and economics. When not at Renaissance, I spend a fair amount of brainpower figuring out the best ways to achieve that goal. I also enjoy spending time with my family (my dog in particular), traveling, and spending time in nature (preferably with friends).  

– Updated 10/16/22