Being outside makes me feel whole. I love stand-up paddleboarding, teardrop trailer camping and hiking...and I especially love sharing time in nature with friends, family and my wonderful students. We are so lucky to be right next to the school garden with this incredible classroom! Every person can connect to nature and help to become a steward of the Earth.

I am passionate about the art of improvisation. I not only enjoy my time as a performer on stage in San Francisco and here in Petaluma, but I bring this love into the classroom with applied improv games & activities for all learners. I have also been training other teachers, executives, and presenting this work at conferences for well over a decade.

I am honored to be able to mentor and work with a wide variety of inspiring colleagues across grade levels at our TK-8 school. As a teacher-leader, I spent three years planning & facilitating professional development for our entire district. I also love to take on new leadership and growth opportunities as they present themselves!