Hello, my name is Mrs. Lisa Lavach and I am very happy to say that this is my 10th year at Notre Dame! I have earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from William Paterson University of NJ in 1982 and Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Special Education from Kutztown University in 2004. I have been married to my husband, Mark, for 30 years. We have 2 children: Michael, age 27, who is a graduate of Wake Forest University and New York Law School, and a daughter, Samantha, age 24, who is a graduate of Millersville University of PA and is currently attending Ohio State University for a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. We also have 2 dogs: Lizzie, a shepherd mix and Lucy, a beagle. In my spare time I enjoy singing in the St. Thomas More Contemporary Choir, word puzzles, watching movies, reading, working out, and spending time with my family.