I first discovered teaching while I was completing my Master's thesis in New York. After completing an internship at the United Nations, I found a part-time position with the Diocese of Newark for employment as a substitute teacher. I served at both Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ and Our Lady of Libera in West New York, NJ; both of which were in tough neighborhoods, catering primarily to lower-income families.

I found that I fit in well with the faculty and the students respected me as a teacher. Working with my students is what convinced me to pursue a career in education. I loved the idea that I could spark a love for learning and make a difference in a child's life!

My husband's career took us next to Orlando, where I served as a US History teacher at technology school. I worked extensively with educational technology in the classroom.