Formerly, I was a NYC elementary schoolteacher and an I.R.S. employee whose most rewarding responsibility was Program Director for Diversity Awareness. 
I was born in Paris, France but was raised in Forest Hills, Queens. I'm married 25 years and have 3 nearly adult children. For 20 years, I resided in Suffolk County but currently live in Merrick, on Nassau's south shore. I'm an active member of various religious and civic organizations. My background also includes several years spent as a Board of Elections Inspector and School Based Support Team member.