She has been teaching for 18 years, starting in 5th grade at Forest and spending the last 15 years teaching 3rd grade at Pagels. She enjoys time with family and friends and cheering on her son, and loves country music. She loves connecting with the school community.

For 20 years, she’s inspired young learners across West Haven—now a 1st grade teacher at Pagels for 14 years, she finds joy in her students, laughter in every day, and gratitude for her school family. A true example of dedication and heart in the classroom!

She began teaching in West Haven in 1982 and is completing her 44th year. She loves spending time with family and her grandson, cooking, baking, traveling, and reading. Inspired by her first-grade teacher, she treasures helping students and finds joy in her career.