I began teaching for the Archdiocese of NY in 1990 in East Harlem, New York. Working with nuns was a humbling experience. I taught grades first through eighth in Computer Sciences. The students came from various ethnic backgrounds as well as various economic profiles - parents were Ambassadors to working-class.

I moved to Maryland to pursue my Master's degree in Education and began teaching for Baltimore City Public Schools in 1996. I have 19 years teaching experience from gr...