I grew up in a suburb of New York City and have lived in many places since then. I knew from a very early age that I wanted to be a teacher. My passion is helping young people become active and engaged citizens who are curious about their world.
I graduated Phi Beta Kappa with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 2006. I earned a B.A. in Studies in Women and Gender with a minor in Astronomy, and a M.A.T. in Secondary Education Social Studies. After college, I taught reading, writing, and humanities at a nonprofit GED and workforce development training program in Portland, Oregon. While in Portland, I earned an ESL Endorsement from Portland State University.
I began my career abroad in 2012 when I moved to Abu Dhabi, UAE. In Abu Dhabi I taught middle school history and geography at an all-girls private international school that was attended by members of the royal family. After Abu Dhabi, I moved to Seoul, South Korea. I taught middle school humanities, ELA, and writing. I also supervised the student council and was a member of the International Day organizing committee.
I am currently teaching grade 7 EAL at the American Embassy School in New Delhi. I am also the middle school faculty rep, the grade 7 team lead, and a member of the service learning committee. I think it is important to be an engaged member of my community, and I do my best to get involved and contribute to the growth of the school.
An avid traveler and explorer, I have visited over thirty countries. I love learning about new places and cultures. I practice yoga in my spare time, and also enjoy reading and watching movies with my husband. We have a small son named Valentine and he is a delight!