Some teachers know all their lives that they want to be a teacher.  That was not the case for me.  I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  And I became a Christian when I was in the 8th grade.  When I graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School, I went to Lafayette College to become a chemical engineer.  While at college, I not only grew in my love for math and science, but I also grew in my love for the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.  In my junior year, I changed my major to mathematics to allow me more time to invest in the younger women in the Christian Fellowship at Lafayette. 

Upon graduating from Lafayette, I joined the staff of DiscipleMakers.  DiscipleMakers is a Christian ministry to college students.  I spent nine months fund-raising my salary and benefits.  Then I moved to State College and worked in the DiscipleMakers headquarters.  I worked on accounting, donor relations, recruiting and coordinating events.  After a number of years doing these administrative tasks, I wanted to do something different.  I decided to pursue a career in education but I took the long route in figuring out how to do that.  Really, I was just stalling until there was an opening at Trinity Christian School. 

I love the Pittsburgh Steelers.  I am also a big fan of Penn State football.  I used to walk past Joe Paterno's house every day on my way to work.  One of my favorite things to do is spend time with friends.  I also enjoy reading and journaling and drinking coffee. 

  This is a picture of my dog Muffy.  She lives with my parents and is 14 years old!