About Me!
I have been teaching for over 20 years in both private and public elementary schools. I began my teaching career as a classroom teacher at the Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 3 levels, in Chester, NJ, and New York City. Most recently, I implemented and taught the Basic Skills Instructional Program in Bloomfield, NJ, serving students needing extra support in reading, writing, and/or mathematics in individual and small group settings. Moving to Mendham Borough in 2001, I joined Mendham Township Elementary School in 2002 and implemented a similar Basic Skills program.
After many years as a basic skills teacher here in the district, I earned my graduate degree in Elementary Mathematics and have specialized as the Math Lab instructor. My masters' program and research focused on how to best serve the instructional needs of students using a differentiated and integrated approach, enabling them to gain a full grasp of mathematical concepts and their applications specifically related to successfully meeting the 21st century challenges found in everyday life and work beyond school. Math is much more than memorizing formulas and working with numbers in a procedural way. Creating a hands-on environment and using models and tools, students explore and problem-solve using various strategies, gaining“number sense” and deeper levels of conceptual understanding, while connecting these skills to real-world experiences.
Mathematics is the universal language spoken throughout the world, and I feel fortunate to pursue this vocation about which I am so passionate!
Outside of school, I am actively involved in the Mendham community and enjoy the beach, fitness, traveling with my husband and family, exploring new countries, cultures and people.
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