Education:
University of North Carolina, BA

Harvard University, EdM 

I studied American History and then explored the intersection of technology and education for my master’s of education.

While at UNC, I took a course through the National Outdoor Leadership School. I had to teach a class on astronomy atop a mountain, using a sleeping pad as a whiteboard and the night sky as my text. Two things from that experience stuck with me:

First, preparing to teach helped me understand astronomy better than any college lecture ever had. Second, I had a blast—sharpening metaphors, building visuals, and telling stories. Doing all of that in a beautiful, energizing setting with curious people made me think, “Maybe I could make a career out of this.” I changed course, took internships, worked entry-level jobs—and eventually found my way to College Prep, where I could recreate some of that mountaintop magic.

Intraterm is where my passions shine. I love leading local trips that feel like true adventures—without going far. Lately, I’ve led backpacking trips in Point Reyes. Carrying everything on your back along the coast makes seven miles feel like a real journey. Every new flower or overlook becomes a chance for reflection and storytelling. I love the outdoor classroom and what it teaches us about interdependence—within hiking groups and ecosystems alike.

CPS students not only love learning—they also know how they learn. I enjoy “architecting” learning spaces, because I know students will adapt them to suit their needs. They offer feedback, take initiative, and shape the environment in meaningful ways.

In one 10th-grade class, a student mentioned struggling to know what to take notes on during discussions. I also struggled to capture key points on the board while facilitating, so I invited a student to serve as class notetaker. She eagerly volunteered, jotting her insights on the whiteboard in real time. Later, we discussed her process: what she chose to include, and what cues helped her decide. That day, we engaged not just with the material, but also with how we learn—and how we learn from each other.

I love Winter Forum. Between the carols, top-notch musicianship, the StuCo skit or movie, and Chabon’s candy toss—it always gets me in the holiday spirit.

Water-conscious dishwashing.