Introduction

I am excited to begin in my new role as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Coordinator in the Reading Public Schools. 

Please view our Coordinator entry plan here: https://goo.gl/VGNbdP

And here is a quick 'hello' in person; 

I have enjoyed the last 5 years within the Reading Public Schools as the Principal of Barrows Elementary.  During that time I've had the pleasure of getting to know the amazing Reading students and families as well as many outstanding teachers and leaders in this district.  The opportunity to work in a different capacity with Reading educators is something I'm very excited about in this new position. 

The STEM fields have always been an area of interest and passion of mine.  In high school I worked for the Conservation Commission of my hometown doing field work to certify vernal pools and also worked at a lab with horseshoe crabs.  As a teen I volunteered time to support the science-based summer camp across the street from my house.  I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of New Hampshire followed by my Masters in Elementary Education from UMASS Lowell.  I'm also completing my doctorate at UMASS Lowell in the area of Educational Leadership.  While in college I was a program site director the NH Audubon Society summer camps.  My first official teaching job was as a sixth grade Science and Mathematics teacher at the O’Maley Middle School in Gloucester.   I loved the experience of the intersection between the content of Mathematics and Science and the learning process.  I had the pleasure to serve as assistant principal both at O'Maley as well as at Newbury Elementary School before joining the Reading community. 

pictures from our gardens!

In my personal life I am the mom to 2 elementary-aged daughters.  My family and I love nature and the outdoors, and some of our summer hobbies include gardening, playing with our puppy, and raising butterflies.  I love reading, learning, and enjoying time by the water.

I am thrilled to work on the new Learning & Teaching team. I look forward to the opportunity to work across the elementary and middle schools in-district while support our community across the areas of STEM.