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In the Beginning
I started acting in musical theatre when I was in high school in a local theatre company created for teens. It was a fantastic experience where I learned singing, dancing, acting, and working backstage building sets, painting, and assembling costumes and props. That was where I fell in love with performing. I also loved reading and writing short stories that my friends liked to read. My least favorite subjects were any that involved numbers like math and chemistry. My theatre training led enabled me to have a career acting, directing, and writing plays for children that have been produced by schools and art camps throughout New Jersey. Whenever I have time, I return to the stage to enjoy acting before a live audience - kind of like teaching!
Education
My degrees include an Associates Degree in English, a Bachelors Degree in English and Secondary Education and a Master Degree in Speech and Theatre, I continue to take courses because, believe it or not, I actually like to study! Last year I was awarded a scholarship to study Shakespeare at his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon in England. There were eighteen recipients from different countries from all over the world. I was excited to be the American delegate. This is my twenty-first year teaching at Holmdel High School and I still love working with young people. I believe that if you are willing to try, together we can accomplish great things.
Family
I am the proud mother of three adult children and grandmother of two little boys. In my spare time I love to spend time reading, traveling, watching HGTV, cooking and enjoying family get-togethers. My wonderful husband is also an actor and an ex-teacher who always makes me smile. My life is truly magical.
