I enjoy my role as the SEED teacher because I get to work with every student in the Lower School. This provides the opportunity to develop long-lasting relationships with the children as they move through the grades. In my role as a second teacher I enjoy supporting the classroom teachers in a variety of ways and assisting the students on an individual basis.

I love the sense of confidence and well being the students develop in our small group setting. I love our dedication to service learning and helping others. I love that we devote time to developing character in our students. I have been a part of Shipley in some way for the past twenty years and it has become my second home and my second family.

My father was an artist by trade but was a beloved lacrosse coach. He planted the seeds of caring and kindness towards children in me early on. Additionally, I have always loved working with children. Even at a very young age I was babysitting and working at day camps. My sister and I worked at Beth Hillel day camp when we were 12 and 13 years old, where a current Shipley parent was one of the two year olds in our group! I went to Wheelock College in Boston, a college devoted to early childhood education. Although I took a hiatus for several years and worked as a chef, I came back to education once I had my own children.

My favorite unit in third grade is our immigration unit. Students learn by using research, an incredible simulation activity, and finally a trip to Ellis Island.

I love listening to my son’s band “Swift Technique” which is a fusion of hip-hop, funk and jazz.

Quilting. And I am obsessed with yoga. In addition to teaching at Shipley I am a yoga instructor at Focus Fitness in Bryn Mawr.

“Promote what you love, instead of bashing what you hate.”

I love summer, I love the heat!!

A trip to New Mexico a few summers ago, I loved the natural beauty and all that dry heat!