Education:

BA English from Mount Saint Mary College

MS Secondary Education Mount Saint Mary College

Student-Taught at Valley Central and Ketchum

First Job: Alternative program at Valley Central

Next Job: Beacon High School grades 9 and 10

Currently: Goshen High School grades 9 and 12

I am married with two sons, Caesar and Alexander, and two dogs: Brutus (Boxer) and Marlin (Min. Schnauzer).  We all live in a large renovated cottage in New Paltz, NY, next to my parents.  I have one sister, one nephew, and one neice.

Athletics: I love soccer.  I played on my high school Varsity team as well as my college team where I broke the scoring record during my junior year. 

I also enjoy outdoor activities: biking, hiking, and gardening.

Reading: I love to read!  Although, when I was younger, my interests were more in sports.  Today, however, I can sit for hours reading a great novel.

Traveling: If I could travel every year, I would.  I have been to the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Mexico, England, Ireland, and France.  France was always my dream!  I cried at the sight of the twinkling Eiffel Tower.

Favorite Literature:  My interests really vary.  I love historical fiction, but anything that really makes me feel part of the story always hooks me!