I am originally from Long Island, New York, but have lived in Charlotte, North Carolina for the past 10 years. In 2002, I received my undergraduate degree from Long Island University, CW Post Campus, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. In 2004, I received a Masters of Science in School Counseling. I have been employed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools since 2004 and have been a counselor at Kennedy Middle School for 12 years. I am married with a 4 year old named Chase and 1 year old named Blake