Meet the Author

I am so lucky to have been teaching first grade for over 15 years.  After working for a financial company, I went back to school at the University at Buffalo.  I couldn't decide if I wanted to be a teacher or librarian, so I earned my Master’s degree in both Elementary Education and Information & Library Studies.  Even though I had lots of stories in my head, I didn't really begin writing until 2006, when I was accepted as a fellow in the Western New York Writing Project.  Born and raised in New Hartford, New York, I now live outside of Buffalo with my husband, two daughters, dog, goldfish and two frogs.  I enjoy knitting, reading, crafting, and (of course) practicing karate. I am very excited to have recently been promoted to the rank of Brown Belt in Isshin-ryu Karate.  

The picture on the left was taken on the day I received the first printed version of my book.  It was such an exciting day!  I was holding two years of hard work in my hands!

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