I grew up in Mechanicville, New York and went to high school in Morrison, Illinois. I graduated from SUNY Cortland with my bachelor's degree in Adolescent Education and Grand Canyon University with my master's degree in Special Education. I am also certified to teach Talented and Gifted students.

I started my teaching career in the Bronx, NY in 2007 at Bronx Theatre High School and then moved to Atlanta, GA to teach at Riverwood International Charter School. I am very excited to continue my teaching career at Aspen High School! I have experience as an English teacher at all grade levels and achievement levels, from special education to general education to gifted education. I also worked as an administrator as the Middle Years Program Coordinator within the International Baccelaureate Program continuum. 

 I love exploring all of the outdoor activities availble in the valley! Outside of school, you can find me snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping, or watching a Chicago Bears game!