I grew up in Scio, New York.  I graduated from Alfred State with my associates degree and Fredonia with my bachelors degree.  I ended my education with earning my master's degree at St. Bonaventure University.  I started my teaching career by substitute teaching for one year, then worked as a speech therapist at Pathways Preschool from 1999-2003.  I was hired at Canaseraga in 2003 as a speech therapist, I stayed in this position for 5 years.  In 2008, I became the Kindergarten teacher and have been in Kindergarten every since.

I coached the varsity softball team for Canaserga from 2004-2009.  Currently, I am the Class of 2023 co-advisor and co-advisor of the yearbook.