I am a mother, artist, and educator who has worked in charter and private education for over 20 years. My experience as an artist inspires my life as an educator, and my experience as an educator inspires my life as an artist. My career began as a visual artist focused on sculpture and large-scale installations. My background in the arts led to a position developing creative problem-solving curriculum. In 2006 I became the Head of Early Childhood for an international school in Shenzhen, China. During my time there, I launched many new programs for teachers and implemented community collaborations inspired by the student's interests. When I returned to Santa Fe, I was looking for a school where my creativity and passion for education could support a diverse group of learners and their families. When I discovered TTCS I knew it was the school I had been searching for.

I have a BFA in Sculpture from Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. Then after finding love in teaching art and pottery to young children, I completed my MEd in Early Childhood Education from Northern Arizona University. I love learning so now I am pursuing my PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from NMSU. In my free time, I spend time with my daughters creating sculptures and paintings. I also love illustrating and writing children's books and reading educational theory.