I was born and raised near the Johnstown/Altoona area of Pennsylvania. After attending Central Cambria High School, I attended the University of Pittsburgh where I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English, a concentration in British Literature, and my English 7-12 teaching certification. While at Pitt, I worked on campus as a conference planner.
After graduating from Pitt, I spent a year volunteering with AmeriCorps where I worked with the Boy Scouts of America on their Learning for Life program. In the two years following my volunteer work, I was a long term substitute at two different school districts.
Shortly after getting married, my husband and I moved to the area and I accepted a job teaching at Columbia Jr/Sr High School. In August, we welcomed our son, Carter, into the world. I completed my Master’s of Science Degree in Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University and received my Instructional Technology Specialist certification. I have also continued with graduate level education, completing 24 graduate level credits beyond my degrees.
I currently teach 10th grade English and electives, and am currently the English Department Curriculum Leader,and am the High School Technology Liaison. This is my 11th year teaching at Columbia.
After graduating from Pitt, I spent a year volunteering with AmeriCorps where I worked with the Boy Scouts of America on their Learning for Life program. In the two years following my volunteer work, I was a long term substitute at two different school districts.
Shortly after getting married, my husband and I moved to the area and I accepted a job teaching at Columbia Jr/Sr High School. In August, we welcomed our son, Carter, into the world. I completed my Master’s of Science Degree in Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University and received my Instructional Technology Specialist certification. I have also continued with graduate level education, completing 24 graduate level credits beyond my degrees.
I currently teach 10th grade English and electives, and am currently the English Department Curriculum Leader,and am the High School Technology Liaison. This is my 11th year teaching at Columbia.