I was born and raised on Long Island where I still reside with my husband Bill and my two children Conor (18) and Paige (14). I graduated from St. Mary's High School in Manhasset and received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from St. John's University and a Master's Degree in Counselor Education from Queens College.
This will be my third year at St. Agnes Cathedral School as the school counselor. Prior to working at St. Agnes, I worked as an adjunct professor and academic advisor at Nassau Community College for 19 years. While I've enjoyed working at the collegiate level my heart is with K-8. Through collaboration with school staff, administration, and parents my goal for all children at St. Agnes is student success socially and academically, ensuring your children become productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow!
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am an avid exerciser and runner and enjoy coaching my daughter in CYO Basketball.
New***February 2022
Social and Emotional Learning: Strategies for Parents
https://www.edutopia.org/social-emotional-learning-parent-resources
NEW*** December 2021
Dealing with Uncertainty in the Face of Omicron
https://childmind.org/article/dealing-with-uncertainty-in-the-face-of-omicron/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=omicron-tiktok_2021-12&utm_content=cta2_dealing-with-omicron-uncertainty
How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19
https://childmind.org/article/how-mindfulness-can-help-during-covid-19/
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/article/talking-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Parenting amid COVID-19: Expert tips on how to help kids at home.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/02/parenting-amid-covid-19-expert-tips-how-help-kids-home/5109387002/
Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
Discipline & Children: Many families have reached out to me regarding negative behavior at home. The Child Mind Institute is a wonderful website that covers many topics to help support families and children.
https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/discipline/
St. Agnes,
Although you were only a child, you believed that Jesus was always with you:
"Help us to remember that he is also with us, and to remain true to his presence."