About Me

    I have recently completed my course work at Plattsburgh State University in the MST for Adolescent Education program. My undergraduate degree is a Bachelors of Science in Biology and was completed at Plattsburgh State University in December of 2007.
    My introduction to teaching began in high school where I tutored my peers in the sciences. Later I became involved in teaching basic literacy skills to adults through the Girl Scouts. That was one of the most rewarding experiences in my life and I have continued to tutor adults through the Literacy Volunteers of America in Clinton County.
     I was involved in College for Every Student at Northern Adirondack Central High School in Spring of 2008. I completed a mentoring workshop where I learned very practical ways for relating to high school students.
    I also took part in a substitute teacher workshop that was given by Dr. Pete Atchinson. In this workshop, I was given a wealth of information on classroom management. We then practiced what we were taught by volunteering to substitute in the local schools for a day. The techniques we were given are very useful and convenient.
    I have recently finished my Field Placement at Saranac Middle School in Mrs. Lori Newell's seventh grade classroom. The experience was invaluable to my development as a teacher. I was able to observe and implement classroom management skills that I have been taught about in theory.