Since 2003 I have dedicated my life to working with adults and children with special needs.  I began my career working for Our Lady of the Wayside, a nonprofit organization that provides services to adults with special needs.  In 2009 I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in mild/moderate special education through Cleveland State University.  In 2013 I earned a Master’s Degree in moderate/intensive special education through the same university.  I spent three years working as a paraprofessional for the Avon Lake City School District and since 2009 I have been with CMSD.  I joined the Newton D. Baker team in during the 2013/14 school year.   On top of all that I am recognized as High Qualified Trained [HQT] in the areas of: Language Arts, Science and Mathematics.