Family Life:

I have been married for 9 years to my husband, Rob. He is a school counselor. We have 2 children, a son and a daughter. I also have 2 brothers . One is in The Air Force, the other is an EMT.

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 Work Life:

I am in my 10th year of teaching here at Perry Local School District. Prior to coming into education, I worked at several engineering companies in the area of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.



 School Life:

I graduated from Perry High School in 1974. I also graduated from Kent State University with my degree in Computer Design and Animation Engineering and also a degree in Educational Studies.



  Extras:

I enjoy holding my after-school program, Robotics Club. I love the creativity! I also enjoy spending time with my family going on bike rides, walks, or anything outdoors. I also enjoy playing volleyball and basketball.  One place I would like to visit would be Ecuador, where we sponsor a child. 



  Educational and Other Accomplishments:

+2009 Winner of $10,000 Best Buy Grant.

+SME (Society of Material Engineers) collaborative events.

+Implemented annual field trips to Technology Day with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

+Part of Electives TBT collaboration.

+Robotics Club Adviser since 2009.

​+Active member of PLTW (Project Lead The Way).

+Attendee of Annual E-Tech Ohio and PLTW conferences.

+Volunteer for Indian River Correctional Facility's Adopt-A-Unit program.