I am pleased to be joining the Service Stars team and the Newton community this fall. I have worked with elementary and middle school children for the past 20 years. I taught middle school mathematics for many years in North Carolina and Ohio. Most recently, while living abroad in Asia with my family, I have spent my time actively volunteering with numerous school and community organizations like Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. My education background includes a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction which I'm eager to apply to helping build and grow Service Stars projects. Growing up, I regularly participated in a variety of service organizations and these experiences had a profound impact on my world perspective. Now as a mom of two young kids, I am passionate about helping children learn how to give back to the community while also having fun.