Hello,

I have been teaching at Penta Career Center since 2014. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician and earned my Associates degree from Stautzenberger College in 1997, I also finished my licensure in Career Technical Education from the University Of Toledo in 2016.

Most of my experience has been in emergency and critical care, which quickly became a passion of mine. I feel very fortunate to be given the opportunity to teach at Penta and I love sharing my knowledge and experiences with my students. I have always had an undeniable draw towards animals, especially dogs, so making a career of it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. 

I am married to my best friend, Joe Rigali and we have raised 2 children together, our daughter Marisa and our son Bobby. Currently we have 3 dog children, “Bell”, “Jax”, and “Goose” and 1 cat “Ricky”. We love spending lazy summer days by our pool or at my mom’s house on Round Lake.

I am very fortunate to be able to take what I love doing and share that with those that have the same interests. My students are very special to me and the connections that have been made over the years during my teaching career have brought so much joy to my life and hopefully to theirs!!