I am a proud wife and mother, who enjoys family time. I have worked as an educator my whole career – over 25 years. In recent years, I have been struck by how roles in the education field are changing to meet students’ needs outside the classroom. I spent much of my own young life with professionals and paraprofessionals deciding how to support me in achieving success relative to my peers. As a recent graduate of social work. I am moving toward a profession where I could use those experiences to support people in empowering themselves to decide what success looks like for them.  I am passionate about advocacy, especially for those with disabilities.  I am proud to actively participate with many programs that showcase the great things going on in my northside community.