"I teach Spanish because in so doing I am helping students become better global citizens. Teaching language involves teaching culture which exposes young minds to other perspectives and ways of thinking. My goal is to make language learning a positive and fun experience so that the students like learning another language and are inspired to learn more!"

Fun Fact #1 — I love playing and teaching piano!

Fun Fact #2 — I love backpacking, kayaking, hiking, camping, ziplining, swimming in cold rivers and lakes, looking for shooting stars...and anything in nature!

Fun Fact #2 — I used to live in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, known as the Valley of Longevity...where there is a large percentage of the population over the age of 100!

I choose to work at NOVA because NOVA is a school where our community of learners feels respected, accepted, and free to be themselves. This is my 23rd year teaching here and I love working in this joyful creativity factory!