I am full of joy to be a teacher in the University Preparation Charter School community. I became the first 8th grade math and science teacher with UPCS back in 2007, teaching here until 2016, then spent a few years gaining new insight and experiences at schools in both Thousand Oaks and Santa Paula. Now in my 18th year, I am "at home" here at UPCS working with all of the wonderful educators, students, and families that make up this incredible community.
Ventura county has been my home for most of my life. I graduated from Buena High School in Ventura in 2001, attended Pepperdine University for 3 years, then transferred out-of-state and received a Bachelor of Arts in Education and my single-subject mathematics teaching credential from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX in May of 2006. In 2012, I went back to school and received my Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from CSU Northridge.
Throughout my years being a teacher, I have had many opportunities and experiences to grow as an educator. I've developed and run a student leadership team, coached volleyball and cheer, sat on School Site Councils, been teacher representative in PTSA, served as TUPE Site Coordinator, planned and implemented a variety of school activities and events, led book clubs, participated in professional development, presented at the VCOE Teaching and Learning Conference and served as teacher leader and workshop presenter over a few summers at VC STEMposium. Through it all, my favorite place to be is in my classroom and with my students.
There is life outside of work. I live in downtown Ventura and take advantage of the beach and constant activity this area has to offer. I have a big family and handful of close friends, so there is always something going on. 6 siblings (all younger than me), two nieces (whom are the highlight of it all), mom, dad, grandma, cousins... we keep each other busy. I think that health - mentally, physically, and emotionally - is very important. I've rediscovered my love for dance and take adult classes in jazz, tap, and ballet, attend yoga classes, and do CrossFit. I also love spending an afternoon curled up with a book, journaling or crafting, listening to live music, or out to good food with friends.
Lastly, and with great excitement, I was MARRIED this past May to my incredible husband, Russell. We are full of joy and happiness and loving newlywed life together.
I am very honored to be your teacher and look forward to a great year!
Ventura county has been my home for most of my life. I graduated from Buena High School in Ventura in 2001, attended Pepperdine University for 3 years, then transferred out-of-state and received a Bachelor of Arts in Education and my single-subject mathematics teaching credential from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX in May of 2006. In 2012, I went back to school and received my Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from CSU Northridge.
Throughout my years being a teacher, I have had many opportunities and experiences to grow as an educator. I've developed and run a student leadership team, coached volleyball and cheer, sat on School Site Councils, been teacher representative in PTSA, served as TUPE Site Coordinator, planned and implemented a variety of school activities and events, led book clubs, participated in professional development, presented at the VCOE Teaching and Learning Conference and served as teacher leader and workshop presenter over a few summers at VC STEMposium. Through it all, my favorite place to be is in my classroom and with my students.
There is life outside of work. I live in downtown Ventura and take advantage of the beach and constant activity this area has to offer. I have a big family and handful of close friends, so there is always something going on. 6 siblings (all younger than me), two nieces (whom are the highlight of it all), mom, dad, grandma, cousins... we keep each other busy. I think that health - mentally, physically, and emotionally - is very important. I've rediscovered my love for dance and take adult classes in jazz, tap, and ballet, attend yoga classes, and do CrossFit. I also love spending an afternoon curled up with a book, journaling or crafting, listening to live music, or out to good food with friends.
Lastly, and with great excitement, I was MARRIED this past May to my incredible husband, Russell. We are full of joy and happiness and loving newlywed life together.
I am very honored to be your teacher and look forward to a great year!