Why did you become a Teacher/Administrator/Counselor?

I wanted to become a teacher or a police officer since I was 6 years old because I wanted to help people. I started out working in a shelter in Ocean County part-time and a group home full-time right after college. I started teaching 8 years after that in order to teach and coach.

Something about you that would surprise students?

I drove my motorcycle with Sergeant Hinger, who was the ROTC teacher at the time, to Tennessee. We drove Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway to get to the Tail of the Dragon, which had 318 curves in 11 miles. We then drove through the Smoky Mountains while residing in biker only camgrounds.

Biggest Motivation for becoming your current position at MTHS?

I worked at Lakehurst School for eight years before applying for the Manchester High School Girls’ Varsity Volleyball coaching position. I wanted to coach high school volleyball and was fortunate enough to be granted the volleyball coaching position, along with coaching softball, and offered a teaching job.

Favorite Traditions/Superstitions you have at MTHS?

My favorite tradition at MTHS is dressing up for school spirit week.

Someone you admire the Hawks Nest?

I admire all of the students that take the initiative and have great character in helping others at MTHS.

Dream Vacation?

My dream vacation would be going to Tahiti and staying in an overwater bungalow with a glass bottom.

If you had one wish, they’d wish for:

I would wish for health and happiness for everyone.

Best MTHS Memory?

My best memory of MTHS was getting my job to teach and coach at the high school level meeting some good friends along the way.

Advice for students?

Go for what you want in life , persevere, and take the road that gets you there. Be determined and resilient in pursuing your goals. You need to have proactive effort, unwavering commitment, and the willingness to navigate any challenges that may arise along the way.