I was born and raised in South Buffalo, New York.I attended St. Teresa Grammar School and Mount Mercy Academy. In terms of my college career, it can best be explained by the following anecdote. I s...view moreI was born and raised in South Buffalo, New York.I attended St. Teresa Grammar School and Mount Mercy Academy. In terms of my college career, it can best be explained by the following anecdote. I said. "I have to get my college transcripts together." My best friend asked, "Are you having them bound?"
Despite my wanderings, I've managed to gather a B. A. in Journalism from St. Bonaventure University and a Masters in English Education from New York State University at Buffalo. I also have NYS Teaching Certification in Secondary English and Social Studies.
I have taught English for the last twenty-three years. The first twelve of those years, I taught seventh and eighth grade in Catholic schools and the last eleven years, I've taught in City of Buffalo public high schools.
In my profile picture, I'm the one in the hat.view less