About Me

PROFESSIONAL

I graduated from the College of Charleston as a certified Teaching Fellow with a B.A. in English and a minor in Secondary Education. Later I earned a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy. I taught ELA for 9 years (in middle and high school) before transitioning into a coaching role. I enjoy presenting professional development and working with diverse teams of educators. In the summers, I enjoy teaching Art and/or Creative Writing at the Junior Scholars Institute for BCSD.

Some of my passions in education include

• promoting access & equity for students,

• transdisciplinary integration,

• social-emotional wellness and learning,

• incorporating brain and neuroscience research into our teaching and learning strategies.

In recent years, I have participated in the Coach Cohort of the South Carolina Office of Personalized Learning and learned how PL connects to my passions and values mentioned above!

In 2020, I served on the South Carolina Learning Progression Leadership and Writing Team for middle school Mathematics. I look forward to doing more work with curriculum development and learning progressions/pathways in the future.

PERSONAL

I was born and raised in South Carolina. I have lived in the Charleston area since 2003. I live with my husband, two young daughters (3 and 5 years old), and a mischievous cat. My kids and I enjoy reading books and exploring the outdoors together. My husband and I enjoy sci-fi and fantasy, watching anything from the MCU, and working out.

When I'm not spending time with family or friends, I'm probably making something! I love arts and crafts and usually have several projects going at once. I enjoy teaching art workshops for teens and adults, and participate in local art shows & sales.