ABOUT ME

Mother, Teacher, Student, Girl Scout Leader, Reader, Swimmer, Baker, Skier!

I attended college in the 1970's for my BA in EL ED and continued my education career with Certification as Teacher of the Handicapped. I taught for a while and then I decided to make a career change.

I got a job working at Naturally Yours, a natural food store, took classes at Morris County College in Business, and worked my way up to Manager. During this period, I also worked as a Stringer for the Madison Eagle, covering the town meetings and writing some features. I managed the store until my daughter was born in 1991.

Then I took some time off to be at home with my daughter who I adore (even though she is currently14 and driving me crazy!). It was absolutely the right decision and I wish all moms could do it. While I was at home, I got involved with the National Association of Mothers' Centers and started the Mothers' Center of Northwest New Jersey - a group of mothers helping mothers with speakers, discussion groups, etc.

I decided to begin substituting 7 years ago, to get back into the work force and back into teaching. I did lots of long term assignments, like art, basic skills, 3rd grade, resource room, librarian, etc. as well as day to day jobs. I started back part-time 4 years ago as the teacher in a 2nd grade Resource Room - Special Ed - language arts and math. I took a full-time job as a 4th grade self- contained classroom teacher last year.  Currently, I am tutoring students in Language Arts or Math privately.

After I had been back for that first part-time year, I decided to go to Graduate School to update my skills. The Educational Technology program at New Jersey City University sounded like a perfect blend of the latest in Educational Theory with the newest and most practical aspects of utilizing technology both in my private and my professional life. This is my 8th class.