I am a retired teacher with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents through adults. I have certifications in multiple areas including, Elementary education, Secondary education – Social Studies and English, Special Education, Education Administration – Building and District level. I have thoroughly loved every moment of my teaching career! I have just decided that it is time to stop hiding behind the veil of the curriculum to do what makes my heart “sing.” I believe I was put here on this Earth to be of service to anyone on their journey to becoming their best possible self.
My journey has certainly not been a straight and narrow path, rather one with dozens of twists and turns. When we are lacking in clarity, it may manifest itself in a variety of challenging ways. You may feel as if you are unsure of what your next steps are, can’t seem to set or accomplish goals, feel invisible, easily overwhelmed, lonely and disconnected, perhaps even feeling paralyzed by fear or insecurity. I know this simply because I have experienced all of these myself. There have been times in my life when I was scared, confused, lonely, and powerless. Over the past 25 years, I have been a witness to the emergence of my own inner power. I have come to realize that it is the beauty of the joys as well as the obstacles that have led me to this point in my life where I can embrace myself exactly as I am. I have learned to let go of that which I cannot control and to allow myself to go with the flow. Since I’ve had the courage to let go, new doors have opened up and my life has become all the richer for it!
Education
Ph.D. Candidate, Saybrook University
MA Clinical Psychology and Spirituality, Teachers College, Columbia University
MA Educational Administration, Fordham University
MA Education, Mercy College
BS Psychology, University of Arizona/Mercy College
Certifications
CCA – Certified Life Coach
SMBI Certified – Spirit Mind Body Institute, Columbia University, NY, NY
Reiki II, Certified Practitioner
Yoga Instructor, 200-hour certification YogaWorks
