I grew up mostly in Minnesota with my elementary years living in East Coast states. I always wanted to work with kids and help them be the best they can be. I received a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from the College of St. Catherine followed later by a M.A. in Education from St. Mary's University. I taught second, third, and fourth grades and was a reading specialist before joining Saint Rose as a Prekindergarten teacher. The best thing about being a teacher is helping students believe in themselves and turn "I can't" into "I did it!"