Nomen est mihi Magistra Palumbo.  I have been a Latin instructor since the Fall of 1997 and have had the opportunity to teach both in the public and private school setting for over 25 years.  I have taught all levels of students ranging from preschool age to high school as well as special needs students or home school students.  I began my Latin journey when I was 14 in the state of  Connecticut and fell in love with every aspect of the ancient Romans because of my amazing Latin teacher and the National Junior Classical League. Through the years, not only have I taught Latin, but also have been a very active member of the National Junior Classical League, Arizona Junior Classical League, and the American Classical League.  I also have two children who have studied Latin and Greek as well and yes, they do have their own toga and stola!  My goal for you is to fall in love with the language of the ancient Romans who have impacted our literature, language, government, laws, and art.  If you have any questions, send me an email.

Gratias!

I began practicing yoga in 2000 while teaching high school Latin, seeking relief from chronic headaches and stress. What started as a personal healing journey became a lifelong practice that helped me balance the demands of teaching, motherhood, and everyday life.  As my practice deepened, I integrated mindfulness, breathwork, and movement into my classroom and witnessed positive changes in both my students and my own children. Inspired by yoga's transformative impact, I began my Yoga Teacher Training with Inner Vision Yoga in 2022, earning my RYT 200 and later on, earned my RYT 500 and E-RYT 200 credentials in 2025.

I believe yoga is for everyone and has the power to cultivate resilience, balance, and well-being at every stage of life. Today, I teach at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Freestone Recreation Center, and Chandler Community Center. In 2026, I expanded my work through Inner Vision Yoga, Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers, and the One Love One Life Foundation, sharing yoga and mindfulness with diverse communities.  My passion is creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where students can connect with themselves, find balance, and experience the transformative benefits of yoga both on and off the mat.