I reside in eastern Long Island. I am an Italian American whose family came to the United States so their children could have the education and opportunities they never had. In living out my family’s American dream I pursued a career in education. I graduated from college with a B.S. in 1995 and began a teaching career with certifications in Biology, Chemistry, and General Science. I received my M.A. in 1998, also attaining certification to be an athletic coach. From 1998-2000 I compiled an additional 90 post graduate credits in educational pedagogy. 

In 2001 I furthered my education, graduating in 2003 with a Specialist Diploma and certifications as a School District Administrator, and School Business Administrator. I quickly advanced to become both middle school and high school principal in Hampton Bays, New York. With my future bright and promising I seemed to have fulfilled my family's dreams.

In 2006 a personal tragedy derailed my life. Four and a half years later I turned this maelstrom of events into a positive. I am using my experiences to educate students who are enduring trying times and in need of a second chance. Ironically, it’s in conjunction with the courts and school districts of Long Island because they do offer every opportunity to help a human life, a child in need. That's another reason why, after all that's been done, my respect for the courts and public education has never wavered.