I have been an educator for 18 years; I am currently serving as a Coach in a K-5 elementary school. I also teach an education course at the graduate level. Five years ago, I founded Star Teacher Workshops, a company that presents workshops and provides consultation service for preschools and elementary schools. I love working with little ones to adults. Writing has always been a passion, so I decided to combine my love of writing with my love of education. This is how I found TpP and the wonderful service it provides. Nothing improves education like teachers sharing resources and ideas.

I believe in an approach to teach that is meaningful, connected to real-life and engaging. Learners have their own comfort zones and styles; teachers must honor these learning styles in order to promote success. Engaging, interesting activity, presented by the teacher as facilitator, leads to a collaborative learning environment where learning becomes a reciprocal process. I never go into a lesson thinking "I've got this one down." If I remain open to new possibilities, I gain insight into lessons, concepts and activities-even if I've done them fifty times before. The best learning happens when you keep your eyes, ears, mind and heart open.

Teacher of the Year, Lincoln School, Middlesex County 2002-03

B.A. Rutgers College, RU 1987 M.Ed. Kean College, 1998 Currently enrolled in doctoral program, NCU

I am happily married now for 15 years and am the proud mom of two young boys, who are 10 and 8. I am a writer, gardener, crafter and animal lover. Sometimes, I wish there was more time in a day-there's so much fun to be had with my children, so many walks to take with my dog...scrapbooking to do, flowers to plant, books to read, poems to write, friends to chat with...isn't life exciting?