There are no words to express how honored and proud I am to be a part of this amazing community! This is my 18th year as an educator in the Amphitheater School District. I have worked as an SEI teacher at E.C. Nash Elementary for 10 years. I also spent five wonderful years at Lulu Walker Elementary as a fourth and fifth grade teacher. This is my third year as the assistant principal of La Cima Middle School! Working with young people is my passion, and I am committed to inspiring and empowering all students to become the best version of themselves! GO CARDINALS!

I was born in Oceanside, California, and moved to Tucson when I was seven years old. I earned my Associate of Arts from Pima Community College in 2004, and my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona in 2007.  In 2014, I earned my Master's of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

I am married and have one son. We have a cat, a rabbit, a bearded dragon, two tortoises, and a snake. I enjoy coaching my son's basketball team, writing poetry, and being outdoors.

Defining Moment in Education

I had the privilege of being provided with phenomenal, well-rounded educational experiences as a child. While I had teachers who set high academic standards, I also had opportunities to participate in band, theater arts, STEM, and intramural sports. Through access to those programs and activities, I found my passion for music, science, performing, and playing softball and basketball. 

All of these experiences and opportunities have influenced me as an educator. I know the important role education plays in the lives of all people and our community. 

Core Educational Belief

I believe all students deserve to have access to a high-quality, well-rounded, exceptional education, where they are provided with opportunities to explore their talents, think critically, find their passion, and realize their true potential. I believe all students learn best when they feel like they are part of a community of people who identify and value their unique talents, interests, and needs. 

I believe....

“ The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr 

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela

“ Knowledge itself is Power.” —Sir Francis Bacon 

“ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.”  —Aristotle