B.A., San Diego State University
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
What year did you start at Emerson?
2011
Why did you want to work at Emerson?
I was interested in teaching at a K-8 school.
What wows you about Emerson?
Emerson School is a great community of students, parents and colleagues.
In one word, what is your working style?
I like to think of myself as a learning opportunist.
How would students describe you?
Kind, caring, curious
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
An ability to communicate in all languages including animals.
Favorite artist or band?
Pink Floyd
What would surprise people about you?
I went skydiving once (but never again.0
What do you do when you’re not at Emerson?
Read, draw, and paint.
Who/what inspires you?
Writers and artists.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint chocolate chip.
If a movie were made about you, who would be cast to play you?
Tom Hanks.
Favorite quote, or anything else you would like Emerson families to know about you?
“七転び八起き” (Nanakorobi yaoki) “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”