My husband and I are very happy to be a part of the Beaver community.  This past year has been a wonderful experience. We moved back to Western Pennsylvania after spending 2 years in a charming small town, Mechanicsburg, PA.  We are sold on small-town living and have enjoyed making new friends, walking along historic streets, and supporting the local shops and restaurants.  Beaver is a wonderful place to call home.

Coming from a family of childhood educators, I came to the profession in a roundabout way.  After completing a degree in music performance from Duquesne University, I worked at an Early Learning Center in McCandless, PA, and became a member of the Euphonium/Baritone horn section of the River City Brass Band.  I left the Center when pregnant with my first child but stayed with the band for a toe-tapping twenty years.  Later, with a family of six children, I took on the role of office manager at my husband’s pediatric practice.  During this period of my life, I found great joy in teaching children in various church-related activities.  Later my husband closed his pediatric practice.  It was then, after much prayer and searching, that I came upon a local preschool position and was soon teaching music and assisting in a classroom.  I went on to complete the Child Development Associate program and continue to maintain this credential.  I taught preschool in Mechanicsburg, PA before moving with my husband to Beaver.  I look forward to meeting you and am truly excited to continue to be able to share my passion, knowledge, and experience with the children of Park Preschool!

JOINING US FOR THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR

I am originally from Southern California. I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton. My career experience prior to becoming a full-time Mom involved Sales, Payroll, Design and Customer Service.

My husband Joseph’s career as a traveling Mechanical Field Engineer brought us to Beaver County. After welcoming our daughter Emma into the world (2018) and purchasing our first home (2021) we decided after many years on the road to put down roots. We have been in the greater Pittsburgh area over 7 years and in Downtown Beaver for almost four years now. We love Downtown Beaver. The community here is amazing.

My daughter Emma had a wonderful preschool experience at Park Presbyterian Preschool with Mrs. Huwe and Ms. Britney and it is so important that I hope to have the same positive impact on future students. I am so excited to work with your children and be a part of their education journey.

In my spare time I enjoy baking, gardening, and spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. My favorite days are spent with Joe and Emma exploring Pittsburgh. We love going down to the Strip District and spending time in all the cool shops.