Hometown: 

• Chicago, IL

Educational Background: 

• B.A. in Sociology from Brandeis University

Previous Work / Teaching Experience. 

• 12 years teaching K-2nd in ESE/general education inclusion classroom
• 3 years teaching ESE grades pre-k through 6th through support facilitation and direct instruction model

Specialized Training / Area of Expertise (if applicable)

• Prek- 3rd teaching certification
• ESE K-12th certification
• Reading, ESOL, and gifted endorsements
• 60 hours at the Associate Level Orton Gillingham Trained 

What I Do at EtB: Co-director of North Park Learning Group/ Learning Specialist

• Teach phonics, math, and science at NPLG
• Orton-Gillingham intervention
• Academic support in reading, writing, and math, and executive functioning

Favorite Color/Food/Movie, etc…

• Favorite color- blue
• Favorite food- pasta
• Favorite drink- coffee

Where you might find me in my free time:

• Spending time with my 4 kids
• Swimming
• Walking/ photographing
• Reading

What inspires my work with students: 

• I love children, and I love helping them figure out the world by explicitly teaching them the skills they need to thrive.  Building relationships with students allows me to know their areas of need and identify ways to best assist them in their learning journeys.