I believe in the power of human connection and am passionate about growing that connection through the science and skills of happiness. I experience the greatest joy when i am assisting others in finding and fueling their highest self. I rely heavily on my top 5 strengths of Kindness, Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence, Love of Learning, Hope, and Social Intelligence. I was an elementary special education teacher for 7 years in New Jersey where I worked with a diverse group of students with various learning and emotional needs. I now am a Positive Education Specialist with the Proof Positive organization and am a Learning and Engagement Specialist for the Positivity Lab. I am hopeful in continuing to spread the science and skills of happiness to all but specifically to the Autism community. I have a deep love and respect for the vast world around me and find my greatest sense of serenity near the water; you can often find me in the ocean and at my happy place of Long Beach Island, NJ.