I earned my degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Mercyhurst University. I joined Erie's Public Schools in 1999. I have been at McKinley Elementary since 2001. In June, I will celebrate 36 years of marriage and have 4 amazing children (Kaley, Dale, Robert, and Maggie). I became a grandmother for the first time in 2019 to Ella! Since then, 3 more grandchildren have arrived-Caroline, Lainey, and Greyson. I thoroughly enjoy teaching 5th graders (even when we have challenging days). In my spare time, I enjoy Pittsburgh sports and sewing. I love chocolate, reading, the outdoors, my pets, and spending time with my grandchildren.