Personal Story
I was born in Troy, NY and raised in Green Island. I attended three parochial schools before landing at Heatly Jr. – Sr. High School where I became involved as a student leader and graduated. During high school I was in the service organization Key Club and held the position of Lt. Governor as a member of the NYD Board for the 99-00 year. I am an alum of Siena College in Loudonville, NY where I served as the Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper, The Promethean; and was a Resident Assistant for three years.
After my college experience I joined the Lasallian Volunteer program and moved to the Harvey Community in Chicago, IL to teach on the West Side at the San Miguel Schools – Gary Comer Campus. At Comer I was blessed with the opportunities to teach 7th & 8th grade Language Arts & Reading, coach JV Girl’s basketball, coach the Poetry Slam Team, and act as the Lasallian Animator.
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Arts in English, Siena College in Loudonville, NY
Areas of Responsibility
The Director of LV Program is responsible for leadership, overall direction, and management of the LV Program. The Director functions as part of the LV Program staff team and, with the LV Advisory Board, is responsible for ensuring that the LV Program advances and upholds it Mission as embodied in the Mission statement.
Professional Experience
- 7th Grade Language Arts and Reading Teacher – San Miguel Schools Chicago – Gary Comer Campus; Chicago, IL
- 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher – San Miguel Schools Chicago – Gary Comer Campus; Chicago, IL
- Lasallian Animator – Midwest District; Chicago, IL
LSJI: El Paso - Lasallian Volunteers Associate Director, 7/2007 – 6/2011
Other Interests
- Reading & Writing
- Cooking
- Museums
- Travel
- Slam Poetry
- Striving to be up to snuff with Social Justice issues
- Soccer