Current job title: School social worker (Child Study Team)
Local: 481 / Newark Teachers Union
Union position: AFTNJ Pre-K to 12 Vice President
My union story: My mother was a member of the NTU and CASA unions for nearly 40 years combined. I take pride in assisting and educating workers with their professional concerns and advocating for their rights.
Career highlights/achievements: In addition to being a former classroom teacher and present CST social worker, I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with experience in various clinical milieu. I have two master’s degrees (in social work and educational administration), and I am also NJDOE certified as a supervisor and school business administrator.
Interests/hobbies: My interests include writing and performing original poems throughout the U.S. and Canada along with my husband, cooking delectable meals, creating home decor ideas, gardening and caring for our Applehead Siamese cat, Daimyo Zen.
Looking ahead: My next professional goals are to obtain my LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Work) licensure and a doctoral degree in educational leadership as well as work in collaboration with other organizations/agencies on racial equity in public education in New Jersey.