I was born in Albany, NY. I am an only child and grew up in one of the most loving households imaginable. My parents did everything possible to support me and I can honestly say they are the reason I am successful today. From annual summer vacations to varying destinations in the U.S. to taking me to sporting events, concerts, and family gatherings - my parents made my childhood memorable. I hope to do the same thing with my children. My parents are role models to me as I navigate my loving relationship with Tim. 

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Another family member who was critical to my upbringing was my Nana. She cared for me while my parents were at work. My Nana was the one who took me to school, was at home when I got off the school bus, and filled my summer vacations with fun adventures. My Nana was also my caretaker when I was a toddler while my parents worked. I have so many fond memories of our time together, whether it was playing school, UNO, or going on breakfast dates as I entered adulthood. We lost my Nana in 2022, but I will forever carry her loving nature in my heart. 

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Throughout my childhood and adolescent years, I thrived on an all-star education. Growing up in Penfield, NY, I was privileged to attend high-performing schools. Harris Hill Elementary holds a very special place in my heart. There, I met one of my life-long role models who happened to be my 1st and 2nd grade teacher. Mrs. Bermudez would go on to be the sole reason I dedicated my life to being an elementary teacher. Her dedication and the selflessness she gave to her students was extraordinary to watch. Mrs. Bermudez became a mentor of mine as I went through my school years, going back to her classroom every year to help out and learn the tricks and art of being a teacher. 

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In 2013, I graduated from Penfield High School. Going to college was not a challenging endeavor as I knew I wanted to major in education. I started my journey at Monroe Community College as I enrolled in the 2+2 program with St. John Fisher College. In 2015, I graduated from MCC with my Associate Degree and transferred to Fisher in Rochester, NY. There, I was a double major in childhood education and psychology. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Childhood Education (Summa Cum Laude) in 2017. I also obtained my New York State Teaching Certification in 2017, allowing me to teach general education and special education, grades 1-6. Not long after I graduated, I started my Master of Science in Literacy Education at St. John Fisher. I would go on to earn my Masters in August of 2019 with a 4.0 cumulative GPA. In early 2020, I added literacy birth-grade 6 to my certification repertoire, which advanced me to professional certification status in New York State. 

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In August of 2018, I was hired as a 5th grade special education teacher in Sodus, NY. I spent the year prior gaining experience as a teaching assistant in Penfield, NY. I was thrilled for my dreams of becoming a teacher to finally be a reality. In Summer 2019, I switched tenure tracks and took a 5th grade general education position in the same building and work with the same educators. Shortly after COVID-19 hit, I had the opportunity to move to Sodus Elementary and teach 3rd grade. I was excited about this change because the "littles" hold a special place in my heart. I have been fortunate enough to remain a 3rd grade general education teacher in Sodus and continues today. 

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The last piece of my life's puzzle would have to be... Tim! At the time, I was living in an apartment in Palmyra, NY. After a few failed attempts at relationships, my hopes for meeting someone special became flawed. However, on one sunny August day, I happened to swipe right on 'one of those apps'. After talking for a bit, I knew this guy was something special and I wanted to get to know him better. Our first date was wonderful, but it was our second date that sealed the deal for me. We went to the Seneca Park Zoo. At the end of the date, he gave me a letter in an envelope but told me not to open it until I got home. As soon as I got home, I opened the envelope. By my surprise, it was Tim asking me to be his boyfriend. Come to find out, he didn't want me to open it until I got home because he was scared that I would say no! As you can probably imagine, I was thrilled to accept this loving gesture. Only a few months later, Tim moved into my apartment with me. It was clear that we were meant for each other and that I had found my soulmate. 

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We would ultimately start looking for a house of our own, to call a home that we could build our lives and family in. We ended up closing on a home in Webster, NY. The location is absolutely perfect and we are ecstatic to build our family here. Of course... marriage is not too far off, with plans to get married in June 2025. I cannot imagine spending my life with anyone else. Tim is truly the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me and I feel blessed each day to come home to his loving embrace. 

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There you have it, a bit of my life in a nutshell. Of course, if you would like to know more about anything, please reach out to us as we would llove to talk to you more about our aspirations to become parents.

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Thank you so much for your time and we look forward to talking to you soon! 

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