You see a quiet woman who stands off to the side…but I am loud and ferocious when need be.

You see ivory skin stretched over my bones….but I am proud of my Italian (read, feisty) heritage.

You see 35 years of age in my face some days after students leave me…but I am only 26.

You see glasses sitting upon my nose, correcting my sight…but I am a much clearer “seer” than you might think.

You see quiet and scowling and think I’m stuck up….but I am painfully shy.

You see me play relaxing music in class all day…but I am a post-hardcore and rap fan all the way.

You see someone who has sat 21 years of her life in a religious setting….but I am not judgmental and condemning like you may think..

You see someone who has a generally upbeat personality…but I am persevering through many traumatic experiences.
You see….but I am…so much more than what meets the eye.