I’m a lifelong educator with a passion for helping young people discover and grow their potential in every area of life. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and my graduate degree from Indiana University with a focus in Gifted and Talented Education. I taught for 23 years in Del Mar Union School District and had the privilege of working with remarkable students and families, many of whom I still keep in contact with today!

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I am a proud mom of three boys: twin sons who attend UC Berkeley and Franklin & Marshall College, and a rising senior at Del Norte High School. Outside of work, I stay active with hip hop dance, hiking, and hot yoga—and this year, I challenged myself by taking my first-ever tap dance class, because I believe in stepping into new and sometimes uncomfortable spaces to keep learning and growing.

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One of my greatest professional joys has been my involvement in the Future Problem Solving Program. Over the years, I’ve been a student participant, evaluator, board member, affiliate director, and soon to be an international trainer. This spring, I’ll travel to Singapore to lead a four-day training for new coaches alongside a staff member from the International FPS office.

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I’m also deeply passionate about travel and exploring other cultures, always looking for ways to connect, learn, and bring new perspectives back to my work with students.