Candidate for
School Director; Northgate School District

Growing up in the boroughs, I've always imagined myself raising my family within the district limits. I earned a B.A. from Thiel College in 2002 and returned to settle my family in Avalon. As a 1998 graduate of Northgate and a parent of students at both Avalon Elementary and Northgate Jr./Sr. High, I have a vested interest in the District and its future. I was so profoundly inspired by the Life Skills teacher that I worked along side with as a Teacher's Assistant at Avalon Elementary School; I decided to go back to school to earn my K-6 Elementary Teaching Certificate, Special Education Teaching Certificate and to subsequently complete my Master of Education. I have worked in public and private schools and through each unique experience I've come to find that Northgate holds the potential to be an outstanding district.

I currently work for Easter Seals of Western Pennsylvania with a unique three-part job as a Special Education Teacher, Disability Awareness Community Facilitator, and Integration Specialist. I've always had a passion for working with children and being an active part of my own children's lives. Running for school board gives me the opportunity to take an active role in decision making for the future of our children's education in the district. With the recent cuts in our district, there are going to be gaps to fill and new challenges our children are going to face. I'm stepping up to the challenge and helping to fill in the gaps for the success of our students and asking for your support. Together we can help Northgate thrive!