I started teaching in 1997. This is my 20th year teaching. I graduated from State University of New York at New Paltz with a Bachelors in Science in Psychology and Elementary Education in 1996. The following year I received a fellowship from the United States Department of Education and graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a Masters in Science in Special Education with a concentration in working with students and families from culturally and liguistically diverse backgrounds.

Over the past 23 years I have worked in school districts throughout Westchester, including Greenburgh #7, Mamaroneck, Tarrytown, and Yorktown. I joined the Peekskill City School District in September of 2014. It has been by far the best district I have worked in. I look forward to many more years at Peekskill Middle School.

I was raised in Jackson Heights, Queens and Long Island. My father is Colombian and my mother is Panamanian. I am fluent in spanish and very proud of my diverse background. I have two children and a dog, Ava. I enjoy cooking, bike riding, reading and spending time with my family.

As a child I always wanted to be a classroom teacher. It is my passion. Every morning I look forward to seeing my students. There is nothing like watching them grow, challenge themselves and get ready for high school. 

I look forward to getting to know all of my students this year and working with them to help them achieve their goals.