Supporting children as they learn and grow has always been an integral part of my life plan.  16 years ago I started my journey in education as an elementary teacher for the Andover Central School District.  During my time in Andover, I taught fourth, fifth, and sixth grades.  In 2012, I moved to the Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District where I taught first grade and K-7 math and reading intervention.  My leadership experiences while at Canisteo-Greenwood and my current position as a Board of Education member for the Hornell City School District have prepared me for my role as an administrator.  In 2017, I joined the staff at Belfast Central School as the PK-4 Elementary Principal and Director of Pupil Services.  I am so excited to be a part of the Belfast school family!

I have lived in Hornell my entire life where I graduated from Hornell High School.  I then went on to Alfred State College to get my Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. I also attended Alfred University where I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy.  I earned my Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from SUNY Brockport. 

I have two teenage sons, Kolby and Riley, and a wheaten terrier named Khloe.   

The elementary grades are working on improving student behaviors through a plan called PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports).  This is a movement to get all adults; from classroom teachers to cafeteria workers, from bus drivers to secretaries, to use the same language and have the same behavioral expectations for all of our students.  When behavioral expectations change from location to location and from adult to adult, our students are easily confused about what is expected of them. This can lead to them making poor behavior choices.  In order to better support our students, a PBIS committee was formed and behaviors for several areas were identified.  We also created words to help students remember particular behaviors such as KAHFOOTY, PLANT, and THINK. 

During the first few days of school each of our students will receive their PAWS t-shirt which were created and printed right here at BCS.  Teachers will re-introduce the PAWS rubric, language, and the expectations for each area.  In order to encourage students to think about the choices they make with their behavior and to do the best they can, students are able to win prizes for their PAWS-ome behavior!