During this time Lorrieann created “Poetry Café” and “Poetry Purge” where students are able to share their poetry. She has been accessing students socially, emotionally, and academically with literature in the classroom and as an enrichment activity. Lorrieann completed an A.A.S in Liberal Arts from County College of Morris (1996), a B.A. in English Literature with Honors from The College of St. Elizabeth (2006), and a M.A. in Special Education from Kean University (2016). Through Rutgers University, Lorrieann completed multiple teaching certifications. She is very committed to teaching students with learning differences and is personally invested in the area of Special Education.