Fun Facts

I love amateur wrestling, impromptu road trips, and traveling to random towns to attend blues concerts.

About Me

Dedicated educator with a passion for researching, analyzing, and applying innovative and creative strategies across the education continuum. Well-versed in curriculum implementation, Common Core ELA standards for grades 6-12, and data-driven instruction.

Experience

My journey in education has been incredibly fulfilling and diverse, spanning various roles that have shaped my understanding and passion for teaching. It all started with ten enriching years as a pre-K teacher, where I focused on laying the groundwork for young learners and instilling a love for learning from the very beginning.

Transitioning into running an after-school program allowed me to extend my impact beyond the classroom, providing students with enriching activities and a supportive en

Approach

When I began my journey in education, one of my mentors shared with me that “Teaching is not about ABCs and 123’s. You have to be a visionary. You have to adapt. You have to understand your job as a teacher is not just teach but learn how to be better so down the line you can lead others to be better.” Her advice all these years allowed me to develop my educational philosophy which is that the evolving path of education is the gateway to global citizenship as we teach our students how to