Hi! My passion is helping kids discover the joy of movement and develop a love for a healthy, active lifestyle that will last a lifetime. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of such an amazing school community, surrounded by wonderful staff, students, and families.

Outside of school, you’ll find me spending time with my family. I’m the proud parent of four adult children (all living out of state), have my mom in Poulsbo, and am lucky to have chosen family spread all over the planet. I’m usually off on some kind of physical adventure, but if I’m sitting still, there’s a good chance my nose is buried in a book!

I am the Occupational Therapist at Coe, Lawton, and Queen Anne Elementary Schools. I am a Seattle native. I grew up in Issaquah and received my undergraduate degree from the University of Washington. I went on to earn my Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Boston University in 2002 and worked at Mercer Island Public Schools before deciding to be a stay-at-home mom for over a decade. I have lived on Queen Anne for 16 years and love this community! I am passionate about providing our students with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. I enjoy spending time with my son, walking the Crown of Queen Anne, reading, abstract painting, and relaxing with my two cats, Tony and Nessa.

I've been a joyful member of the Queen Anne Elementary team since 2021. Engaging with children in creative work and play is a passion and a calling. I’ve worked with Seattle Public Schools since 2012 – as an instructional assistant at B.F. Day Elementary, as a UW student teacher at Wing Luke Elementary, and as a special education teacher at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School.

I grew up in Pennsylvania, but Seattle feels like home. I live in the Fremont neighborhood with my husband, our delightfully quirky teens, and our two silly cats. I love writing, hiking, gardening, yoga, and visiting the harbor seals at the Ballard Locks.