I started my career in education in 2008. I taught ELA and Social Studies in grades 6-8 before making the shift to instructional coaching in 2021. I also hold a master's degree in education from Loyola University with a focus on developing socially justice curriculum.

Education demands continuous growth, and I embrace the challenge of adapting to new shifts and innovations. As an instructional coach, I am honored to partner with the most dedicated staff in District 73.5, collaborating to meet their goals while ensuring our students receive engaging, equitable, and socially conscious learning opportunities.

Fun Fact: I've ridden on the longest non-stop single-track cable car in the world in Da Nang, Vietnam!

"What's next?" That question has always been on my mind, whether as a student, a teacher, or now as an instructional coach. I was a teacher in urban schools for eleven years before working as an EL resource teacher in a suburban Chicago-area school. I love working with students because I got to see, and directly impact, their growth. At the same time, I highly value collaborating with teachers and staff. My belief in always improving my own practice, as well as my interest in collaboration, pointed me in the direction of instructional coaching. I'm always working to improve my practice, and now as a coach, I consider myself very lucky to be able to support teachers in discovering and implementing what's next for them. The common thread throughout my career has always been finding a way to answer: "What's best for kids?"

Fun Fact: I'm afraid of heights, but I've been cliff diving, zip lining, parasailing, hang gliding, and skydiving!