Second Grade

How long have you been at Bromwell?
21 years at Bromwell

Why teaching?
As a young elementary student myself, I read a lot about wonderful teachers. People like Anne Sullivan and missionaries in Africa and China. I always enjoyed working for summer camp programs as a teenager. I decided to become a teacher.

Why Bromwell?
I like to teach at Bromwell because of the wonderful families that I serve. The teachers are committed to their work, and I am proud to say both of my own children are Bromwell alumni.

Alma Mater?
Penn State University (BA) and University of Colorado (MA)

Home Town?
Philadelphia, PA

Favorite Food?
Anything Italian

Favorite Noise?
Listening to to my family and friends laugh out loud.

Biggest Risk?
Sailing on a lobster boat in Belize for 4 days. We were the captain’s first passengers. I did eat lots of very fresh fish and had lobster for breakfast every morning!

How long have you been teaching?
I have done the circle of teaching— Catholic Schools, Independent Schools and Public Schools. This equals many years of teaching.

Alma Mater?
University of Northern Colorado

Hometown?
Omaha, Nebraska. Yes, I’m a cornhusker.

Favorite noise?
A river or stream outside my window.

What’s on your iPod?
REM, George Harrison, John Lennon, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, Van Morrison, and more REM

Hobbies?
Hiking, reading, snowshoeing, walking, doing schoolwork, hanging out with my family

Pets?
Two cute dogs named Angus and Maggie— both mixed breeds. I have lots of pictures if you would like to see them.

Best days of your life?
The day I got married and the day my adopted daughter was placed in my arms

Dream vacation?
A cruise or a hiking trip with my girlfriends