About Me

The 2020-2021 school year will begin my 17th year working as a sixth grade science teacher in Medford. Prior to that I taught seventh grade in Bayville New Jersey, and high school physics and chemistry in Absegami Highschool in Galloway Township. 

Sixth Grade is my absolute favorite grade to teach.  It's the first year of middle school and there are so many new social and academic components to this year that can be a little nerve-wracking, but with possitive reinforcement and an "I'll get there when it's right for me" mindset (I love the idea of "The Power of Yet!"), this can defintely be a year of tremendous growth.  Students of this age seem to want adult connections and guidance while also seeking independence in inderstanding the world around them.  This year in science is all about patterns and cycles, and how we can recognize patterns that are predictable in our world to help understand and anticipate phenomena.  Meanwhile, students may be feeling like their world is choas with all the new classes and friends, but we'll focus on consistency and how to recognize the amazing nature of science and being unique individuals in our school and world!