I am a graduate of Stockton University, where I majored in and earned a B.S. in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology in 2002. In 2007, I earned my M.A. in Instructional Leadership from Argosy University and then earned my Ed.S., Educational Specialist degree, from Seton Hall University in 2013. In 2015, I completed the Speech Upgrade Program at Kean University, and received a Masters Degree equivalency for School Speech Language Specialist.
Previously, I worked at a private special needs setting for over 10 years, where I gained extensive experience providing speech and language services to students ages 3-21 years old. Along with holding a N.J. Dept. of Education- Speech Language Specialist certification, I also hold Preschool-Third Grade certification,Teacher of The Deaf and Hard of Hearing certification and am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Aside from working as a speech language specialist, I volunteer my time in a non-profit mentoring organization for young women ages 11-21 years old, in the greater Essex and Union County areas. Within the organization I serve as program coordinator, board member, and facilitator of various workshops along with mentoring. I also am a mom to my wonderful teenage son, who keeps me busy with lots of after-school activities and sports.