I attended Syracuse University to major in Special Education. I had to leave due to financial difficulties. I also took courses at Mercer County Community College and Rider University. I am currently attending Rowan University to finish my bachelor’s degree. I moved to Istanbul in 1993 where I became an English teacher. I worked in a variety of language and elementary schools, additionally tutoring private students of all ages. In August of 2019, my son and I permanently returned to the USA. I’m trying to get back into a career I’m passionate about.