I was born in Fall River and graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School.
I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with a concentration in General Science at Rhode Island College in 2001.
I completed a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Biology at UMASS-Dartmouth in 2008.
I earned 15 CAGS credits in Educational Leadership from Fitchburg State University. in 2007-2010.
I began teaching at Diman in September of 2001.
Classes taught at Diman from 2001-2004: Intro to Science (Grade 9), Intro to Physical Science (Grade 10), Intro to Technology (Grade 10), Chemistry I (Grade 11),
Classes taught at Diman from 2005-current (we began preparing for the start of the MCAS science graduation requirement) in 2005): Biology (grade 9), Biology (Grade 10), Biology Enrichment (Grade 10), Marine Biology (Grade 11/12) and Current Events in Science (Grade 11/12).
Advisor: Relay For Life Volunteers (Relay For Life is an event organized by the American Cancer Society in June every year at which 50+ Diman students report as "DAY-OF" volunteers.