I was born and grew up in the Pittsburgh area. I attended St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, where I earned my BA in mathematics in the year 2000, and my education certification in the year 2003. I taught middle school for one year in Maryland before returning to Pennsylvania in 2004 to teach in Coatesville. It is my 16th year at CASH. In 2007 I earned a Master in the Art of Teaching degree from Marygrove College. I am married, have two sons ages 17 and 14, and a 5 year old beagle/shepherd mix.