Paula has been in a classroom either as a student or as a Professor since she was five years old, and there's no place she'd rather be, except maybe hiking a mountain. While in high school, Paula took her first Psychology class and fell in love with the subject and the idea of helping others as a career. As a first-generation college student, Paula appreciated the guidance and encouragement her Professors showed her and she in turn tries to be that mentor and supporter her students need. Her favorite style of teaching is story telling, and if you take classes with her, in addition to learning about "what makes you tick", you will learn all about her two daughters, her love of the Red Sox and her passion for hiking, especially the high peaks.

Paula enjoys getting to know her students both in and out of the classroom. She's known to invite students to her house for dinner and take them hiking. You can often find her on the sidelines cheering on FMCC's student athletes, in the audience of drama productions or celebrating with her students as they are inducted into PTK, receiving an award or graduating!

Paula received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2011 and she looks forward to being a part of your educational journey and helping you achieve your dreams!