I look forward to sharing the school counseling program with you here!
Keep in touch to learn more about what we're up to, and please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Below, you can find information about who I am and what I do.
This video was created by a fellow counselor to describe some of our typical roles in an elementary school.
I grew up in the Hampton Roads area, graduating from Grafton High School. I then attended the College of William and Mary for my undergrad in Psychology and M. Ed. in School Psychology. I earned my M.S.Ed. in School Counseling from Old Dominion University and worked with Norfolk Public Schools, York County Schools, and CHKD while I was there. Jenkins is my third school where I have worked as a counselor; I worked for two years at Occohannock Elementary on the Eastern Shore and one at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Northern Virginia. Other jobs I've held in education include working as a tutor and au pair, a special education assistant, and a substitute teacher.
I love to travel and was lucky enough to live overseas for about three years, in Amman, Jordan and Vienna, Austria. In my free time I love to dance, cook, and study languages... I also take a circus classes! As your students most likely already know, I share my home with three cats; you'll see them if we ever have virtual learning days! I also spent ten years working for Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and while the only ride I knew how to run isn't there anymore, I still stop to give tourists directions when I visit.
I look forward to working with you and your students!
I’m excited to introduce myself as the new school counselor at Jenkins Elementary! I’m originally from Pennsylvania (outside of Philadelphia— Go Eagles!) but attended Syracuse University for my undergraduate and then Providence College for my Master's degree in Education/School Counseling. I recently moved from Rhode Island; where I worked as School Counselor at a Middle School for a few years to Williamsburg, Virginia. I am excited to be part of this wonderful school community.
Outside of school, I enjoy walking my dog Penelope, traveling, spending time outdoors, cooking, and going to the beach! When I’m not at school, you can usually find me spending time with my family and friends.
I’m passionate about supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally, and my goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where every student feels heard, valued, and supported.
I’m looking forward to getting to know our students and families and having a wonderful school year together!