I am proud to be a Sped teacher at OCPS.   I have always wanted to be a teacher! I truly believe that a classroom needs to be a place where students feel safe to take chances and try new things! Students need to know it is okay to take risks and mistakes can happen, but it is all a part of growing as a learner. I grew up in a small town in New York. I graduated from Niagara University, Niagara New York with a dual in Early Childhood and Special Education, minor in English. I also earned my masters in Literacy Specialist from NU as well.  I am the mother of three amazing little girls. I look forward to a great year with our Little Chiefs!