About Me

I grew up in Stratford, Connecticut, the former home of The Shakespeare Theater, and I’ve enjoyed performing in various art genres over the years. I performed in many school and community stage productions, and I participated in my middle school and high school concert, orchestra, and jazz bands playing the clarinet, stand up bass, and the electric bass guitar. I also enjoyed  taking dance lessons when my schedule allowed it. After graduating high school, I studied acting at The Soap Set Acting Studio in Milford, Connecticut where I was first introduced to voiceovers. I hosted a talk show, “Hora de Cabo Verde” on a local community television station that focused on showcasing local Cabo Verdeans. College, marriage, two children, and life happened, and I ultimately began my career as an educator. 

I’ve earned five degrees. Two undergraduate degrees in computer science and business, and three advanced degrees in education, including a Ph.D. in Leadership in Education. I’m now a retired educator with 25 years experience as an elementary teacher and principal. Before working in the field of education, I worked in a hospital setting as well as a health insurance company. 

As an avid reader and educator, and with my educational career behind me, I’ve come full circle and naturally decided that I wanted to narrate audiobooks and perform voiceovers. I have a warm, grounding, and reassuring voice. My educational and work experience make me an excellent choice in executing audiobooks with business, medical, and educational terminology. I have hosted and led numerous nonprofit events over the years and enjoy serving as the mistress of ceremonies. I also enjoy narrating corporate and E-learning projects. My experience working with elementary students makes me a great fit in narrating audiobooks for children. A blossoming polyglot, I am a native English speaker, advanced Spanish speaker, and conversational speaker in Portuguese and Cabo Verdean Kriolu.  

When not in the studio, I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteer work, playing my musical instruments, reading, writing, taking photos, researching genealogy to work on my family tree, and of course, listening to audiobooks!

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