I began my educational leadership journey, spanning over 20 years, teaching and leading in urban schools in the Philadelphia area. In 2016, my journey in leadership led me to northern Maine where my focus shifted from urban to rural schools. Beginning as a PK-12 principal and now serving as a school superintendent, my passion for leading is built on a foundation of wellness. My former district, Rural School Unit 89 - Katahdin Schools, has been recognized for outdoor learning by the Commissioner of Education and her district's high school was recognized by the U.S. News and World Report in both 2022 and 2023. I am one of the founders of the Katahdin Children and Families Foundation, a community resource that operates on the core belief that “Healthy Families lead to Strong Communities,” and will serve generations to come. As of July 1, 2024, I began as the Superintendent of Schools for the Bangor School Department. This shift to a more urban environment excites and motivates me to work collaboratively with all school and community stakeholders to ensure all children in the Bangor School Department are prepared to be productive citizens when they graduate.

Top skills include: personal development with a focus on wellness, strategic planning, leading change, fostering teamwork and collaboration and achieving goals.