I am proud to be a Gael!  In addition to being a Roxbury High School counselor for 11 years, I graduated from RHS in 2003! Prior to coming to RHS I worked at Morris Knolls High School as a special education paraprofessional.  With that experience, I gained valuable classroom experience and a passion for working with all students, no matter what their struggles or disabilities might be. I believe in building relationships with students, families, and stakeholders while providing academic, social, and emotional support.  In my free time you can find me outside spending time with my husband and 2 little kiddos (6 and 1).

I believe all individuals can learn and be successful if taught the appropriate skills to build self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-esteem. This process involves the sharing of knowledge, being patient, establishing trust and giving the gift of one’s time to another.  With kindness, guidance, practice, and understanding all things are possible. I have worked in the field of education since 2000. I began my teaching career as a kindergarten teacher at Franklin Elementary School in Franklin, NJ. In 2001, I secured a Roxbury School Counselor position at Lincoln Roosevelt School. During my time in this district, I have provided counseling services to students at Lincoln Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Nixon Elementary Schools. Prior to teaching and providing counseling services to NJ Public Schools, I worked for Family Intervention Services (FIS) in both the Morristown and Paterson offices as a Mental Health Clinician. I have also worked as a Mental Health Clinician for the Wallkill Valley Hospital in Sussex County, NJ. I practice yoga & meditation and am the proud mother of my adult son and adult daughter. I am devoted to my family and friends.  

I am so excited and honored to be the newest member of the School Counseling team at Roxbury High School. As a School Counselor, I work closely with students, staff, and parents to help students achieve their goals, foster individuality, and create a positive learning environment. I will be working with students to develop academic, social/emotional, and college/career goals and support students as they achieve them. Apart from being a School Counselor, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. My background in mental health counseling gives me insight into helping students through various mental health challenges and connecting them to appropriate community resources if needed. When I’m not working, you can find me reading a good book, crafting, attending sporting events or concerts, and spending time with my family & friends.

I am passionate about helping students reach their full academic, social and emotional potential. My philosophy is student-centered and solution focused. I also believe in a comprehensive counseling program that addresses the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. It has been an honor to work with the students and families of Roxbury for the past 18 years! In my free time you can find me training for my next race and spending time with family & friends.