Born in Plainfield, NJ. in 1955.
Education: Graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in 1973. Earned a BA (1980)and MS (1991)from Rutgers University.
Employment History:
1980-1988 - Quality Control Laboratory Analyst for E.R. Squibb & Sons, Inc. (now Brystol Meyers-Squibb), a major pharmaceutical firm.
1990-1998 - Environmental Scientist and Quality Assurance Officer for Sadat Associates, Inc., an environmental consulting firm specializing in site remediation and industrial pollution consulting.
1999-2004 - Science Specialist for 3rd-6th grades at Conerly Road School, Franklin Township, NJ
2004-2007 - Science Teacher for 6th-8th grades at Lincoln School, New Brunswick, New Jersey
2007-present - Physical Science Teacher, New Brunswick High School