Graduated from Rhode Island College in 1984 with a BS in Elementary Education and Special Needs (K-9) and certified in RI as well as in Massachusetts. Started teaching in Fall River in September of 1984 as a Special Needs teacher, self-contained for grades 6-7-8, and have been at Henry Lord Middle School for 24 years. Teach a low-functioning class using alternative assessment testing in place of the state testing (MCAS) and also participate in the scoring of the tests from the Department of Education. Serve on the executive board for my union and also as the building representative for the Henry Lord school.
I love teaching and especially working with my students. My heart is in it 110% and I only want what is best for them and I want them to have the best education that I can give them. This is what I want for the students of Portsmouth. My daughter went through the Portsmouth school system, and I think that is a great system which has a lot to offer their students. The extras are great for them, but what goes on in the classrooms needs to come first a all times.