About Me

Harvard Acres

Stow, Massachusetts

“Education, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men—the balance wheel of the social machinery.”

~ Horace Mann, Massachusetts' First Secretary of Education

My Belief

Like Horace Mann, I believe the public schools have a critical role to play in lifting up our society. It is a noble American tradition that I endeavor to strengthen for future generations of leaders, teachers and learners. My mother was a public school teacher for nearly 30 years. She went on to be a principal, assistant superintendent and eventually Superintendent of Schools in Leominster, Massachusetts. So, from a very young age she taught us about the power of our public school system and its potential to do great things for all kids no matter who they are or where they come from.

In our public schools, I believe in a vision that encourages children to embrace their strengths, weaknesses and differences through reflective practice so that they can continue to improve daily. Students should be given opportunities to try new things in a supportive space where failure and success are celebrated equally as learning. But for all of this to happen, I also believe our schools should be given the resources they need to prepare our students to be academically, civically, socially, and emotionally prepared to enter the world upon graduation so that they can make a positive impact on others.

My Core values

I hold three core values close that guide me in all I do. First is integrity. I always try to do what is right for all – I value honesty and I never let the end justify the means: process matters. Second is transparency. To the greatest extent possible, I believe in collaboration and information sharing. When people feel included it engenders trust which is a powerful force. Third is equity in all things. I value fairness and try to act with compassion and kindness in the interest of doing what is best for all of our children. This is what I look for in my leaders and you should expect nothing less of me.

My Education

I was born and raised in Leominster, Massachusetts. I graduated from the Leominster Public Schools in 1992 and went on to earn my first degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. I later earned a Masters of Education at Fitchburg State University. Most recently, I completed a post-baccalaureate program in Educational Leadership at Northeastern University obtaining licensure for secondary administration.

Although I am licensed as a curriculum director and high school principal, I can't imagine leaving my students or my classroom. They are why I go to work each day. They are truly awesome!

My profession

In 2002, after spending six years in the private sector, I decided to become a high school Humanities teacher. I spent the first four years of my career teaching at Ipswich High School and the last sixteen years at Hudson High School. The courses I have taught include US & World History, American Studies, Constitutional Law, Political Science and AP Government and Politics.

Being a classroom teacher for twenty-three years, not to mention being raised by one, has built in me an extensive knowledge base of the industry. It has also forged the empathy and skill I consider so useful to being a productive member of our School Committee. I am at the top of the learning curve and, if re-elected, I can hit the ground running.

My family

My husband Anthony and I are the proud parents of four Nashoba students. Our kids attend The Center School, Hale Middle School and the Nashoba Regional High School. Like so many parents in the Nashoba Regional School District, we are constantly juggling the diverse needs of our children as they enter each age group.

In addition to my professional training and experience, is what I have gained by observing my own children learn. To see the public schools through their eyes has revolutionized my thinking doubling what I know about authentic teaching and learning.