About Me

Hello! This is my twenty-second year teaching at Nantucket High School. From a very young age, I wanted to become a teacher, and there was never a question in my mind about what I would teach. Reading has always been a passion of mine; I devour books. Reading is a way to enter into another world, and I still feel the thrill of that new world whenever I open a book. As a high school English teacher, it is my passion for reading and learning and the hope of sharing that passion which drives my teaching. Ultimately, it is that passion which I hope inspires my students.

My primary goal is to inspire students to become passionate learners who choose to lead literate lives long after they have graduated from high school. I expect my students to become independent learners capable of assessing their abilities, evaluating their understanding, and setting goals. I expect them to develop the ability to think deeply and critically about the texts they encounter, their life experiences, and the society in which they live. I expect them to become effective writers, capable of developing and clearly communicating ideas in multiple genres. I expect them to learn how to communicate effectively in small and large groups, capable of expressing themselves thoughtfully, as well as listening to others.  Lastly, I expect my students to be honest and kind, both with themselves and with the classroom community.