Teacher Bio

I am excited to begin my fifth year at World Compass Academy, where I teach 5th Grade Writing as well as 6th–8th Grade World Cultures and Business & Entrepreneurship. I love helping students become confident writers, curious global citizens, and creative problem-solvers.

I earned a B.A. in History and English from the University of Houston and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Regis University. As of October 2026, I am a doctoral candidate, studying Writing in the Classroom in the Age of Generative AI with an anticipated defense next school year.  In addition to WCA, I teach Business, Sales, and Marketing at Colorado State University and have previously taught through Arapahoe Community College.

I am a lifelong learner, self-proclaimed “book nerd,” and enthusiastic traveler. I have visited many countries, including Italy and Japan, and have led student trips to both countries. I love bringing those experiences back to the classroom and helping students connect what they learn to the wider world.

Outside of school, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family, including our four dogs! My youngest son is also a student at World Compass Academy.

In summer 2026, I continued my professional learning through an educational summit Washington D.C., studying civil discourse and viewpoint diversity, and Approaching Walden, a six-day seminar focused on Thoreau, natural history, and environmental education in Concord, MA. I am also a facilitator for Colorado Humanities.