Bio

This will my 22nd year teaching at James Denman Middle School and 25th year overall. When I started at Denman, I taught seventh grade math/science and eighth grade math.This year I am teaching sixth grade math, science, and coding, and an 7th grade advisory. In additional to my teaching duties, I am also the faculty sponsor for the Musical Theater Appreciation, School Mural, and Yearbook Clubs and the coach for the Denman Robotics Team.

I grew up in San Francisco and went to Jean Parker Elementary, Marina Middle, and Wallenberg High School. I have a BA in Psychology and a teaching credential from the University of California, Davis. I have authorizations in Math and Computer Science from San Francisco State University. I also have a MA in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology from the University of Phoenix.

Before I went into teaching, I worked at several non-profits. I became inspired to teach when I took a course at the local community college about arts and children. I started my career as an elementary school teacher, but after getting my MA, I decided to try middle school.  I am never going back to elementary.

In my free time, I love to build stuff, read, and cook. I really enjoy being able to curl up with a book and listen to music (especially Broadway musicals) in the background. I have a lot of fun trying new recipes and experimenting with old ones. 

Teaching middle school students is the best job in the world! At Denman, I am able to integrate my passion for learning and teach real world concepts related to science, math, engineering and technology. I can’t imagine myself doing anything else!