EDUCATION

I completed my Bachelor’s of Science in biology and genetics from George Mason University in 2011. In 2001 I earned several certificates in ASL Interpreting from UTK. I have been an ASL interpreter for over 22 years. During that time I have worked in K-12, post secondary education and I have interpreted in the community in various medical settings and businesses. Community and educational interpreting has given me real world knowledge in countless scenarios that I now share to build the middle schoolers’ knowledge during our lessons. I have been a part of The Montessori School of Cleveland since 2015. 

WHY I BELIEVE IN MONTESSORI

I grew up on a large farm and I was self schooled 4th-12th grade. I believe in hands-on real world learning and this is the Montessori way. I love helping children learn how to do things themselves. I love giving children the tools to learn in a way that fits them best. I believe if we give children the tools to learn and teach themselves they will have the power to be successful at anything they choose. After spending two decades in public education and seeing over and over how the one-size-fits-all approach never truly fits any, I am grateful for the Montessori “follow the child” method. I am very thankful the MSoC is here for my children and that I have been given the opportunity to continue the MSoC’s mission through middle and high school. 

ABOUT ME

My Birthday is on May 19th.

I live on a huge farm with my husband and our 2 children. I coach both of my kids’ soccer teams. I enjoy watching my kids at soccer and parkour and spending time with them hiking and other outdoor activities. I love spending time with my chickens.

EDUCATION

I have a bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, and a masters in Environmental Engineering. I started teaching math at Montessori School of Cleveland in August of 2022.

WHY I BELIEVE IN MONTESSORI

I am drawn to the Montessori environment because it allows us as teachers the freedom to meet each individual student exactly where they are, and adapt both presentation and learning material to how each of them learn best. I also love how Montessori focuses on each student as a whole. We learn more than just academics here. We learn applicable life skills, and our goal is to help each child gain the skills they need to reach their full potential as well rounded individuals.

ABOUT ME

My birthday is July 30

I am a mom of two boys, and I enjoy spending my free time outside with my husband and kids. We love hiking, swimming, and bug hunting together.