My journey in early childhood education began over 25 years ago in the world of Head Start in Los Angeles. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of various age groups, from infants to preschoolers. I have held positions as Assistant Teacher, Lead Guide, and Head of School. Moving back home to the Midwest only fueled my passion for early childhood, and while the most recent leg of my journey was in Montessori, my love for early childhood dives deep into the Reggio-Emilia approach. Shaped by a profound curiosity for how young minds flourish and evolve, it has been a heartwarming privilege to watch countless children bloom into their unique selves. I anticipate the same joy and growth for the children of SPCC. Every day, I grow as a socially aware educator dedicated to anti-bias and anti-racist (ABAR) teaching strategies, and I am committed as an individual and school leader to support our inclusive community in this journey as well.

When I'm not immersed in the world of education, you can find me spending quality time with my greatest inspiration, my son, Finnegan. We love embarking on wild adventures together, whether it's exploring the great outdoors, diving into a stack of books, finding new dance moves to show each other, or simply spending time together laughing and playing.