Mary Ellen has earned her Honours Specialist in Mathematics and her Masters of Science in Educational Administration and Supervision. She began working with the York Catholic District School Board in 1984, and has held numerous positions since, now working with St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, where she is the department head. In the classroom, she implements modern technology to keep students interested and educated.  She is also heavily involved in her students' preparation for various mathematics contests. She has worked as a mentor for various teacher candidates, and enacts the belief that all students deserve to be successful at math.  Outside of the classroom, Mary Ellen coaches a variety of sports teams and sits on a number of committees. She actively participates in and organizes staff and student activities and social functions, and is extremely devoted to her family.