I grew up in Rhinebeck, New York and attended school at SUNY New Paltz. I earned my undergraduate degree in elementary education and my masters is in Humanistic and Multicultural Education. I am currently certified to teach grades B-6 for elementary education and I have my advanced certificate in teaching English as a second language.
Prior to teaching I coached the town swim team’s eight and under age group and gave swim lessons through the town recreation program. I went on to helping coach my club volleyball team for several years, and coached the Rhinebeck modified volleyball team for one season. I also coached the Newburgh rowing club, where I met my husband and ended up learning about San Miguel Academy, a privately funded middle school for low-come/at-risk youth in Newburgh, NY. I began to working as a weekly chaperone for field trips and then took a full-time teaching position where I taught Humanities to 6th-8thgrade boys.
After working at SMA for three years I was offered a job teaching a fourth-grade classroom at Dutchess Day School where I worked for three years. I taught fourth grade, third grade and preschool along with teaching several library classes, reading groups for varying grade levels and a science class.
When I am not teaching I love trail running, hiking, gardening, swimming and relaxing outside with my dogs. I live with my husband in Gardiner, NY. Together, we enjoy traveling to beautiful places and exploring their natural settings while meeting new people from around the world.
I am an elementary school teacher. I spend a lot of time outside. Hiking, gardening, swimming, and trail running with my dogs are some of my favorite things to do on the weekend. My husband and I love traveling to new places together. I look forward to participating in the writing program and meeting everyone!
ECLInstitute - HVWP 2019-2020 
I’m so excited to hear more about your many adventures – especially since we got a taste for them this week through talking, sharing, random autobiographies.
It’s so clear the connection you have with others, and the natural world around you. I love how much your vulnerability shines through – your passion for your beliefs and loves. I’ve never been a believer in the teaching motto of “never let them see you smile ’till December.” In fact, I think the fact that I position myself as a human and learner alongside my students, while sometimes unnerving to them at first, creates a safe, creative, nurturing environment where students can take chances and be honest without the fear of judgement or retribution. Thank you for showing that I’m not alone in this practice!
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