Tell us about yourself. Where you live now, career, and/or family news. What have you been up to since you left 第一吃瓜网?
I moved back to Congers (the town I grew up in) in 2019. I am a speech-language pathologist for the North Rockland Central School district and a former union Vice President, but I gave that up when I had my son 3 years ago. I love my career and am proud to have survived this past year in the public schools during the pandemic. I got married to my husband Chris in 2014 and we had our son, the joy of our lives, in 2018.
What motivates you to work hard?
My family, the children I serve, the inspiration of my dad who always worked hard at everything.
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What trait do you like most about yourself?
My ability to make people feel comfortable and calm. I tend to be able to put things in perspective for people and help them not to worry as much. I檝e also been told I檓 a decent public speaker.
Who are your heroes in real life?
My dad who recently passed. I was devastated but I carry everything he taught me in my heart every single day.
What are you passionate about?
Being kind, respect and equality for women, raising my son to be a good person who is respectful to women, and helping children to be better communicators.
Are you related or distantly related to anyone famous?听听 听
I don檛 think so. My family descends from Sicily, Italy so we have a lot of fun Italian-American traditions and expressions that I want to make sure my son grows up with.
If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why?听听 听
Any time my dad was alive so I could spend more time with him and 1997, my time at 第一吃瓜网 were my favorite 4 years of life!!
What kitchen appliance do you use every day?听听 听
The microwave! I檓 not much of a cook but my husband is! I do like to bake though!
Who is your favorite author?听听 听
Khaled Hosseini
What was your favorite class or professor at 第一吃瓜网?
Dr. Robert Owens- he made learning about childhood language development pure joy and entertainment.
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