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1992: Graduated magna cum laude from Monmouth University with a B.S. in Education

-          Major in Elementary Education K-8

-          Minor in Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-12

January 1994 - June 2004: Keyport High School (grades 9-12)

-         Taught ten years in the high school (English and science)

-         Taught seven of the ten years in the alternative school (half day in the high school and half day in the    alternative school (English, math, science,   history, health education, physical education, driver’s education, etc.)

-          Life Line Advisor

-          JV Softball coach for several exciting years that culminated in a division championship team

-          Volunteer Track and Field coach for one year

2000-2002: Graduated summa cum laude from Georgian Court University with an M.A. in Educational Administration and Leadership

2004: Keyport High School’s Teacher of the Year

September 2004 - June 2010: Keyport Central School

-          Taught mathematics (grades 5-7)

-          Taught science and history (grades 6-7)

-          Taught one Extended School Year (grades 1-3)

-          Actively involved in the completion of an intricate three-year technology (Matrix) grant

September 2010 - June 2022: Keyport High School (grades 8-12)

Private sector experience: Decades of administrative experience in ice manufacturing/distribution, waste management/recycling collections, and horse racing/breeding.

My philosophy: I believe that we do not have to be THE best, but we all need to be OUR best!  As a teacher, my main emphasis has always been to provide an atmosphere of respect and dedication, as well as a commitment to excellence, within which students and staff are both challenged and encouraged to thrive.