About+Me

"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Wald ﻿ o Emerson

My Education:

After graduating from Ansonia High School in 2001, I continued my education at Wright State University. In 2005 I received my B.S. in Middle Childhood Education with concentrations in math and science. After graduating I stayed at Wright State University and received my M.Ed. in Middle Childhood Education in 2006. After earning my master's degree and teaching license, I was hired by Yellow Springs Schools to teach on the 5th and 6th grade team at Mills Lawn School. Two years later I moved up to McKinney Middle School and began teaching 7th and 8th grade math. The 2011-2012 school year will be my fourth at McKinney Middle School and my sixth at Yellow Springs Schools. After earning a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership in 2011, I will be splitting my time as an Assistant to the Principal and a middle school math teacher.

My Beliefs:

I believe that education and teaching is about far more than passing content from one generation to another. In my time at Yellow Springs Schools I have learned that education is about the whole experience. I work to create a challenging environment that encourages students to think critically and apply reasoning skills. I believe that there is a lot students can gain by struggling with and experiencing content. I expect myself and my students to make mistakes and hope we can help each other learn from them.