Why I Chose St. Michael School:          St. Michael School creates a unique blend of the two most import aspects and characteristics of my life, my Catholic Faith and teaching children. At. St. Michael School I feel as if I make a positive impact on the lives of my students. To me there is nothing more meaningful.

My Philosophy of Teaching: 
I think educating children and instilling within them a sense of pride, love, confidence and a feeling of success is extremely important. I love being able to mold young people who value their Catholic Faith. I also love being able to help form young adults who have a sincere inquisitive love of learning. I love the many success stories St. Michael's School has produced.

My Background: 
I am a graduate of Foothill High School in Pleasanton. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cal Poly State University in Social Science. I completed my Senior Project writing a paper on Biblical Archaeology. I obtained my teaching credential from Cal State Stanislaus. I have 26 years of teaching experience and am a practicing member of the Catholic Faith.

My Life Outside St. Michael School: 
I love learning more about; Catholicism, nature, astronomy. My involvement in choir has allowed me to visit various countries like, Italy, Spain and Portugal and sing at Masses at places such as St. Peter's Basilica, Fatima, Portugal, Lourdes, France, Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi. Related to my faith, I enjoy the world of J.R.R. Tolkien through The Lord of the Rings and Rings of Power. I love classical music and listen to it daily. I also love the moral, cultural and philosophical views expressed in the genres of Star Trek and Star Wars.