I come from a family of teachers, especially English! I grew up in an environment committed to clarity in both oral and verbal communication. I also have to credit my eight brothers and sisters for teaching me the virtue of patience and learning how to deal with a wide assortment of personalities.
After earning a BA in English from Columbia University, I received my Masters in Education at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
I have taught from the third grade up to senior level sub...