About Me

I can't believe it, but this is my 19th year teaching science (12th in OPUSD)!

Here's a quick run down about me:

Family:

    • 1 husband

    • 1 baby girl

    • 2 cats

    • 1 ball python

    • 1 leopard tortoise (Kuma)

    • countless needy plants

Hobbies:

    • Travel

    • Photography

      • all the pics on my site were taken by me except the 3 I'm in

    • Scuba diving

    • Reading

    • Gardening

    • Finding the best food and random adventures in new places

    • Obsessing over the state of the planet

Fun Facts

  • I grew up hopping around the country and have lived in 10 different places/countries.

  • I spent my junior year of college living in Israel.

  • I spent a summer living in Costa Rica (mostly at a biological research center)

  • I used to run informal education camp programs before becoming a science teacher.

  • I've traveled to 18 different countries (I think, I may have forgotten a few)

Education:

    • MEd in Teaching & Curriculum (CLU)

    • Multiple Subject Credential and CLAD credential (CLU)

    • Single Subject Science credential (CLU)

    • BA in Religious Studies & Environmental Science (UCSB)

    • According to my mom, (based on this picture) I am "out standing in my field." šŸ¤£

Side Gigs:

    • EarthEcho International teacher mentor and fellow

    • Help coordinate Oak Park Inquiry Institute

    • OPUSD Peer Coach

    • OPUSD Environmental Committee (EEAC) & Sustainability Planning committee

    • Run School Garden Program

    • co-chair: UN Global Citizens Fair at MCMS

My Teaching Mission Statement

Mission Statement: My primary goal as a teacher is to educate my students by offering them a variety of lenses through which they can observe and comprehend the intricacies of the world, reflect upon them, and find a voice with which to describe and act upon their discoveries. In doing so, I strive to instill within my students a lifelong passion for learning and the self-confidence to refine their individual skills and seek further opportunities for personal growth.

I want every single one of my students to succeed!! Please do not hesitate to ask me for help, whether you need clarification on a concept, study and organization skills, or just need someone to listen. I am here for you!