I come from a long line of educators, including my grandparents and several aunts and uncles. However, I started my professional career as an account manager in several advertising agencies after I graduated from the University of Richmond, in Virginia. But my love of education was never far from my mind. When my family moved to Florida, I earned my teaching certificate. I taught 2 years in a private school, and 9 years in public schools. I have worked with a variety of students, from special needs to at-risk students, as well as traditional style classrooms.