Hello Sandpipers! I am the Art teacher here at Parkside Elementary. I was born in Japan and moved to the United States right before I started Kindergarten. I grew up in Apex and have loved watching our little town grow over the years.

I went to East Carolina University and got my degree in Elementary Education. I taught Kindergarten for 7 years before deciding it was time to pursue another dream of mine- becoming an Art teacher! I added Visual Arts K-12 to my license in 2018. 

In my free time I love to draw, paint, and read. I also love traveling to art museums! Some of my favorite childhood memories are visiting museums with my dad who is also an Art teacher. I was so fortunate to grow up with his knowledge and passion for Art and look forward to passing on that love to my students. What an adventure this year will be learning and creating together!