​What I’ve Learned Along the way

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Over the years, I've learned that many people struggle not because they lack ability, but because they have not yet developed the strategies that help them succeed.

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I've worked with children, teens, and adults who were bright, capable, and full of potential, yet felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.

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I've also seen how meaningful conversations have become more difficult as people spend less time listening to one another and more time communicating through screens.

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Just as importantly, I've seen how easy it is for people to be defined by a diagnosis, a grade, or a challenge rather than recognized for their strengths.

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Those experiences helped shape Northstar Achievement Pathways.

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My goal is simple: to understand each person's strengths, challenges, and goals, then teach practical skills and strategies that support meaningful progress.

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Every person is unique. Effective support should reflect that.

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Credentials​

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• Ph.D., Holocaust & Genocide Studies
  Gratz College

• M.Ed., Special Education
  University of Hartford

• M.Ed., Secondary Education
  University of Hartford

• B.A., History
  University of Hartford

 

Professional Experience

• Secondary-level History Instructor (13+ years)

• UConn Early College Experience Instructor of United States History and Human Rights (9+ years)

• Former Adjunct Faculty, World History and Western Civilization, University of Hartford (24 years)

• Oral History Interviewer

• State of Connecticut Teacher Certification in History, Grades 4-12

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