I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 2000, having graduated 
cum laude from Youngstown State University.  I continued my studies at YSU, 
earning my Masters in Secondary Education, summa cum laude, with a concentration in 
Curriculum and Instruction in 2006.  I am certified to teach all levels of Spanish 
from Kindergarten through 12th Grade in the State of Ohio.  I am a member of 
Golden Key National Honor Society, the Kappa Delta Pi Educational and Phi 
Kappa Phi International Honor Societies.  In 2016, I completed the Master 
Teacher program and was designated a Master Teacher through the 
State of Ohio.  In 2018 I became a Google for Education Level I Certified Educator.  
I am trained as a mentor through the Ohio Department of 
Education Resident Educator Program and hold ODE Mentor Certification.  
I serve as a Mentor Teacher to resident and future 
educators.    

I have been teaching Spanish for 20 years, sixteen of which have been in 
Lowellville.  My classes include: 7th Grade Exploratory Spanish, 8th Grade Exploratory Spanish, Spanish I, 
II, III & IV.  I am also the advisor to the Spanish Club.

I live in Austintown with my husband, Rick, our two boys, Andrew and 
Anthony and our cat Kylo.  Some of my favorite things to do (besides speaking Spanish) are:  
spending time with my family and friends, cheering on the Browns, 
Buckeyes, Indians and Cavs and bowling, camping and attending concerts 
in the summertime.