A retired educator who was a teacher and principal in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York, she is now an avid sailor and licensed Captain. Her son was raised on the Hudson River and she looks forward to giving her granddaughter the same experience. Her first book, Duck on a Dock, features Rusty Duck, one of the creatures on the Hudson that are attracted to her boat. A true Christmas person, she combines her love with the holiday and her nautical interests by decorating a 22ft. sailboat with lights for the holidays. It has become a well-know dislay in her community. Evergreen Learns the Christmas Miracle was first written for her son in 1982 and has been updated for her granddaughter. Rocco, No!! gives the reader a peak into life with Rocco, a Sphinx cat who is all character. This lovable feline is a playmate for her granddaughter.