I am the  mother of four children: Marcus, Syndia, April, and Samantha. 

I am a graduate of Bronx Community College where I received my Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. I also graduated from New York University School of Education with a Bachelors degree in secondary science education with specialization in biology. After college, I was a Curriculum Technology Consultant for Teaching Matters, Inc. for three years. I am currently a middle school science teacher at MS 206B  District 10 in the Bronx. I am pursuing my masters degree in secondary science education at Lehman College through the Teaching Opportunity Program Scholarship.