Career Highlights

I have worked with students with various abilities in different settings for 19 years. My background includes experience in special education. I have taught reading, writing, math, and social-emotional learning groups to students ages 5 through 18 with different needs including learning disabilities, developmental delays, dyslexia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, and depression.

  • I have worked in special education for 14 years, including:
    • Special education lead teacher for 5 years
    • Managed and oversaw special education department for 3 years 
  • Tutored students privately for 4 years 
  • Trainer of trainers for an EF/SEL curriculum since 2012
  • Taught and supported parenting groups for 2 years
  • Provided private IEP consultation services for 3 years 
  • Spoke at CO State conference about interventions and special education in 2023 
  • Nominated for district-wide Educator of the Year in 2022
  • Bachelor of Science: Human Development & Family Studies
  • Master of Arts: Special Education-Generalist 
  • Administrative Certification: Special Education Director 
  • Colorado Teacher Licensure: Elementary Education & Special Education
  • Colorado District Administrator License: Director of Special Education

Beyond The Classroom…

  • I love spending time with family, including my pets:
    • Cats: Jane and Wednesday 
    • Chihuahua Pug mix: Pugsley
  • Hiking
  • Visiting the beach 
  • Photography
  • Playing board games
  • Working on puzzles