"I earned my Bachelors degree in 2000

in Social Work. I have personal and professional experience working with students and adults with varying needs, skills, abilities, talents, and gifts.

I earned my Masters in Teaching in 2005 and I have 18 years of teaching experience in grades prek-5. The majority of my experience is teaching English Language Arts in kindergarten and first grade. I have also tutored one-on-one and in small groups after school and during the summer for many years.

I earned my EdD in Educational Leadership in 2022. My dissertation research was on perspectives of contemplative practitioners in higher education focusing on mindfulness and social emotional learning. I currently work in the guidance department of an elementary school." less...