I have been teaching for Livonia Public Schools since 2012. I graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor's degree in special education, elementary education, and early childhood education. I also have a Master's degree in Parent and Preschool Education and a Graduate Certificate in Infant Mental Health from Wayne State. I have worked in public school and hospital settings. I have an Education Specialist degree from Madonna University and I am currently a Doctoral Candidate completing my dissertation.