I graduated from Millersville University in 2009 with a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary (K-6) and Special Education (N-21). I began working at Conestoga Valley School District in 2010 as a long-term substitute in learning support working with 5th and 6th grade students. I then continued my career, the following year, as a contracted teacher working with 5th and 6th grade students. As the next year approached, I decided to take on a new role, as the Middle School Life Skills Support Teacher. I worked at the middle school level for 7 years teaching life skills and functional skills to students with various abilities and disabilities. During that time, I earned a Master's of Education in Special Education and a certification in English as a Second Language. 

My extended family lives in Harrisburg, and my family's goal is to get closer to them. When I saw an opening at North Side, I knew it was a sign. I am so lucky and fortunate to be given this opportunity to work at North Side and work with your child. 

I have been teaching for 10 years. My husband is also a teacher. I have a seven year old son (named Ryan Jr.- we call him "RJ"), a dog (Marley), and a cat (Skippy). We also have a small farm with two goats (Dwight Schrute and Michael Spot), sixteen chickens, three ducks, two guinneas, and a rabbit.