In 1982,

I graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. in General Arts and certification in Elementary Education. After teaching 4th grade for 3 years, I returned to school for my M.A. in Education and Reading Specialist certification, this time from Temple University. I worked as a Reading Specialist for a tutoring agency for 15 years, taught 3rd grade for 3 years at my parish school ( MDP in King of Prussia), and for 6 years prior to coming to St. Mary, was the Middle School Reading Specialist at The Vanguard School. I earned my Level I Wilson Language certification five years ago. This is my 6th year at St. Mary School. I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of this community!

After graduating from Villanova, I met my husband through his cousin, who was a close friend of mine there. We have been married for 33 years and raised three children. Our son and his wife live in North Carolina with their three dogs. Our middle child, a daughter, is recently married and lives and works in the King of Prussia area. Our youngest, another daughter, is a sophomore at LaSalle University. In addition to spending time with family and friends, I enjoy running, reading historical fiction, gardening, the beach, ice cream, and rooting for the Villanova Wildcats!

Mrs. Cacaccio and I find great joy in offering individualized and small group instruction in English Language Arts and Math to the population of St. Mary students who benefit from support in and outside the regular classroom environment.

Students who receive our services are usually referred by their teachers and have been formally evaluated. Please contact me to learn more about Learning Support @ lgibbons@smsk-8.org.