For 20 years I was a school psychologist at the Chicago Board of Education. While there I worked with other school psychologists to develop programs to improve student success in reading and math. Resigning from the Board to spend more time with my family, I volunteered at St. Josaphat assessing and working with students and being a door greeter. My first teaching experience at St. Josaphat was with the fourth grade. Since then I have been very blessed to be able to combine my love of reading, my passion for working with children, and my interest in how individuals learn and grow. I am particularly fortunate to work with dedicated, compassionate colleagues, caring, involved families, and happy, eager children.