Staff Interviews

Question:

What is your background/previous school?

Answer:

I began a life of working with children as a camp counselor and mentor during my college years. My love of kids, literature, and learning soon manifested in my pursuit of becoming an educator. I began teaching High School in California (where I grew up) and became a Middle School teacher when I relocated to Philadelphia about seventeen years ago. I started at Belmont Charter School and then moved to Meredith Elementary. During these years I finished my graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. I then took a brief sabbatical from classroom teaching and pursued some personal interests. After about four years, I returned to teach at Overbrook Elementary School. Then, in my second year, I returned to PENN (Go Quakers!) and earned my Certificate of Educational Leadership. Last year, I was the Assistant Principal of Warren G. Middle School, and now here I am!

Question:

What excites you about SLA?

Answer:

SLA has been the learning community I have always considered the ideal. While being the eighth-grade advisory teacher at Meredith, I got to know SLA and Chris well. I quickly understood the beliefs that drove student instruction, teacher pedagogy, and SLA culture. Over the years, I have watched my students thrive in this community. SLA’s commitment and passion to provide a nurturing, caring, and exceptional education have transformed my practice. I am honored to serve here with this inspirational team. 

Question:

Favorite beach read of the summer?

Answer:

Deacon King Kong, by James McBride

Question:

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? 

Answer:

Ben and Jerry’s – Phish Food

Question:

Do you play sports? Hobbies? 

Answer:

Sport to play – Soccer

Sports to watch – Soccer and Tennis

Hobbies: Camping, Hiking, Writing, and Photography