I’m from California, but my teaching assignments took me around the world before I ended up in Brooklyn. After graduating with a BA in psychology, I moved to Shanghai, China, to teach English to elementary-school students. I returned to the United States for graduate school at Teachers College, Columbia University, where I received an MA in Elementary Inclusive Education. After working abroad and in New York City public schools, I found a great fit at GSB. GSB shares my commitments to individualized education and culturally responsive teaching.

I strive to create a classroom community that fosters students’ social-emotional development and individual academic growth. Through inquiry and discussion, I hope to support students in developing a lifelong interest in learning, critical-thinking skills, and independence.

In addition to being a teacher, I also support the school community as English Language Learning coordinator and Special Education coordinator. I enjoy supporting teachers and students across grades to help GSB’s diverse student population thrive. My favorite thing about GSB is the connection between staff, families, and students.