As an educator at Dos Pueblos High School, I currently teach Santa Barbara City College Dual Enrollment Photography, where students engage with hands-on projects that build both creative and technical skills. Whether working with cameras, editing tools, or traditional materials, I emphasize real-world application and personal expression. Teaching in the new CTE Pavilion has opened up exciting opportunities to integrate career and college readiness into the arts, blending design, digital media, and storytelling in meaningful ways.

My teaching philosophy has been shaped by years of experience in middle school classrooms, elementary art programs, and extracurricular media projects. These early roles helped me develop a practical, student-centered approach rooted in exploration and skill-building. I’ve always believed that students learn best by doing, and I bring that belief into every classroom I lead, encouraging experimentation, reflection, and connection to real-life experiences.

As a DP graduate myself, it’s especially meaningful to be teaching in a space that helped shape my own path. My work as a creative professional outside the classroom continues to inform my teaching, offering students a window into how their skills can carry into future opportunities. I value the energy and curiosity my students bring each day, and remain committed to guiding them as they grow as artists, storytellers, and learners.

Starting with my years as a student at Dos Pueblos High School as the editor in chief, I passed along my passion for design and capturing memories. As an educator, I advised the St. Raphael School yearbook for 5 years, instructing and finalizing the publication.

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