"2025-2026 Massachusetts State Teacher of the Year Runner-Up

I am an educator grounded in equity, empathy, and capacity building, with experience teaching in public, private, pilot, and charter schools across the Northeast, the South, and internationally. I hold a Master’s in Teaching and Curriculum from Harvard University and a B.A. from Boston College, graduating with multiple academic honors. My certifications include ESL 5–12, English 5–12, History 5–12, Math 6–8, SEI, and TEFL, Bilingual Education, with Reading Specialist endorsement in progress. Inspired by visits from Freedom Riders, Holocaust survivors, and members of the Little Rock Nine, I bring a justice-centered lens to curriculum, instruction, and leadership.

Over nearly two decades, I have taught students ages 8–18 in classroom, small-group, and one-on-one settings, integrating differentiated instruction, UbD planning, inquiry- and project-based learning, restorative practices, and multilingual literacy strategies. I currently serve as a Grades 5–7 ELA teacher and Teaching Team Leader in Boston Public Schools, designing biliteracy-aligned curriculum, mentoring educators, and producing some of the highest literacy growth in my school. Previously, I have led ELA teams in Savannah, served as a Humanities Lead Teacher in Boston, and taught English in Mozambique with the Peace Corps, where I authored TEFL curriculum adopted nationally. Across all roles, I remain committed to rigorous, culturally responsive instruction that empowers students, families, and communities." less...