"I always wanted to teach. When in high school, I belonged to the Future Teachers of America. I love seeing the look on children's faces when they hear something in music that they have never heard before!"
Roles at Assumption School:
8th Grade Homeroom
Music in the Classroom
Band
Chorus
Private Voice and Instrument Lessons
Substitute Teacher for Middle School Religion
Personal Education:
Master in Education, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Boston University, Boston, MA
Certificate of Coordinator of Religious Education, Diocese of Worcester
18 Courses in Religious Education, University of Dayton, Ohio
Teaching Experience:
Assumption School, Millbury, MA ~ 6 years
Father Holland Catholic Elementary School, Pascoag, RI ~ 6 years
Adjunct Professor, Music Education at Rhodes Island College ~ 10 years
Central Falls Public School, Central Falls, RI ~ 17 years
Auburn Public School System, Auburn, MA ~ 3 years
Sachem Central School District, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY ~ 1 year
Religious Education, Church of Good Shepherd, Linwood, MA ~ 10 years
Family and Interests:
I am married with six children and one grandchild with most being involved with music in some capacity.
Playing the bassoon with the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band.
Traveling is another favorite past-time. Recently I was able to travel to Taiwan to visit my son.
My family has two cats named Scotch and Soda.
When invited by Fr. Daniel Mulcahy to bring my talents, experience, and education to Assumption School, I will tell you: "
At first, I thought I wanted to just be retired. Once I got here, I realized that I had never had a situation this fulfilling before. I love teaching at Assumption School. I wouldn't leave for the world!"