Senior Director of Education
I began my teaching career right out of college and I still keep in touch with some of my very first students. I have also enjoyed teaching adult education classes at night time as well as directing a public charter school for the past 7 years.
I love traveling as much as I can. I have met the most interesting people in my journeys around the world from Cuba, Mexico, Spain, all over Europe, Canada and of course the United States! Experiencing new cultures fuels my tank.
Last Child in the Woods had a tremendous impact on my personal and professional life in working with children. The importance of kids being out in nature and “unplugged” has became a foundational belief.
My favorite subject is Spanish! My high school Spanish teacher was an incredible mentor and inspired me to study abroad in Spain during college and pursue a Minor in Spanish. She gave me her favorite soup recipe and I still think of her when I make it!
I was kicked out of my preschool when I was 4 years old for being “too bossy” and trying to be the teacher of the class. Coming from a family of educators, I knew from then on I was meant to pursue teaching. I used to set up my stuffed animals and pretend to teach my class. Of course now, I believe that my own two children have been my greatest teachers in life and I believe wholeheartedly that the best teachers are life long learners themselves.
2021
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
