I have been an educator for more than 13 years. I started my professional career as a leave replacement teacher in the Malverne School District and then quickly moved over to the Department of Education (DOE), where I spent the next 10 years. After leaving the DOE, I worked in the private sector by providing home instruction for local school districts and private tutoring companies. I have had a passion for science since childhood, and my goal is to instill that love of science and learning in my students.