I am currently part of Cohort 7 in Manhattanville's Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership.  I have a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Mahttanville College and a Masters in School Administration from Manhattan College

I have been in education for over 15 years with experiences within the New York City Department of Education and Yonkers Public Schools, as a general and special education teacher, and literacy coach.  I am certified early childhood and childhood, in both general education and students with disabilities.  In addition, I have my School Building Leader certification and my School District Leader internship certification. 

I am currently the Director of Early Childhood Education in the Yonkers Public School District and a member of the Yonkers Basics advisory board. 

I am passionate about early childhood and I am currently doing my research on the effects of developmentally inappropriate activities in the kindergarten classroom.