I was born and raised in Lake Clear, New York, and graduated from the Saranac Lake Central School District a year early to attend SUNY Potsdam. At that point, I had every intention of obtaining an undergraduate degree in Social Studies Education. During my first year, however, I had the good fortune of taking several courses in archaeology from Dr. Frederick Hemans, and decided to switch gears. I transferred to SUNY Albany, where I received my BA with a dual major in Mediterranean Archaeology and Greek and Roman Civilizations. From there, I received a graduate fellowship to attend Boston University's Archaeology Department, in order to pursue a Ph.D. in Roman Archaeology. I am extremely grateful for my experiences at Boston University for helping me realize that while I love archaeology, I would not have loved it as a career. So, I came full circle, leaving the program at Boston University and returning to SUNY Potsdam, where I received my MST in Social Studies Education in the summer of 1998.
In the fall of 1999, I was hired to teach Social Studies at Franklin Academy, and it has been my home since. In addition to teaching Global History and Geography 10 and US History and Government 11, I also serve as the K-12 IT Coordinator for the district.
In the fall of 1999, I was hired to teach Social Studies at Franklin Academy, and it has been my home since. In addition to teaching Global History and Geography 10 and US History and Government 11, I also serve as the K-12 IT Coordinator for the district.