At which school in the district do you teach?
I teach at Stroudsburg High School.
What subject(s) do you teach?
Biology and Physical Science this year, but I have also taught Anatomy and Physiology and Ecology.
What grade(s) do you teach?
Primarily 10th grade, but I have all grade levels in my Physical Science class.
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my 4th year.
What is your favorite part about teaching?
My favorite part about teaching is without question, my students. I love being with teenagers and helping them navigate this time period in their lives. It is so important for teenagers to have loving, caring adults who hold them to high standards during this transition into adulthood.
How and when did you know teaching was what you wanted to do?
I majored in Environmental Science at Lehigh. Upon graduating, I was looking for a job and was asked to teach at-risk kids at Northampton Community College’s summer PICC program. I never even thought of being a teacher before that, but I fell in love with working with at-risk teens. I immediately enrolled in NCC for education classes and transferred to Moravian to complete my teacher certification.
What is your favorite memory of teaching?
I was given “The Jersey Off My Back” award by Drew Robinson this year. It is always special when a student takes the time to let you know you have touched their life in a positive way.
Who do you look up to?
All my grandparents and my mom and dad for different reasons. They each possess qualities and strengths that I admire. Together they balanced out my childhood and blessed me in so many ways.
What is your proudest achievement?
My motherhood. Mothering is so hard. Having 4 kids who are all so different is exceedingly difficult. I am far from perfect, but in the face of many adversities and challenges, I have dug deep and overcome a lot.
