About Me

I am originally from the East Coast and spent my entire childhood in central Maryland. In college, I majored in English and Theatre Arts, and I spent many hours tutoring middle school students, performing children’s theatre, and volunteering as an ESL instructor for adults. After completing my college career at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, I decided to move to California.

  I spent the years after college graduation in California, gradually moving up the coast, from Salinas to Monterey to Oakland. In each place I gained expertise working with students of all ages – kindergarten through eighth grade – and especially teaching literacy, creative writing, reading comprehension, and incorporating theatre into my teaching. I have experience working in multilingual communities and with diverse students and their families.

  I enrolled in the Credential/Master’s Program at the University of California, Davis; after finishing the Multiple Subject Credential portion of the program, I received the opportunity to teach English at St. Paul School. In 2011, during my first year at St. Paul School, I received my Master’s degree in Education and most recently completed my Single Subject Credential in English. I am a constant learner and consistently looking for and taking advantage of professional development and grant opportunities.

  Outside of school, I enjoy being outside in any capacity – camping, hiking, traveling, swimming – you name it! I also enjoy theatre, photography, reading widely, and my dog, Shep.