About
My Vision:
Inclusive learning communities. Engaging instruction. Thriving students and staff.
Every student. Every classroom. Every day.
A Mile High Educational Journey
I’m a 4th-generation Coloradan and Denver Public Schools graduate. I’m so lucky to have a wonderful spouse and two amazing kids! I also love exercising, listening to music, diving into books, creating art, and soaking up the beauty of nature.
University of Colorado-Boulder
I studied Environmental Population and Organismic Biology and community organizing through the INVST program at University of Colorado-Boulder, learning that sustainable change requires both systems thinking and grassroots action.
Peace Corps, Guatemala
After college I served in Peace Corps. Teaching in a rural Guatemalan communities, I discovered my calling as an educator and began my journey to becoming bilingual. Those classrooms taught me that excellent education is about building relationships and strong teaching practices.
Back Home
I returned to Denver to teach and deepen my practices with a Master’s in Educational Psychology and Principal Licensure at CU-Denver. Good intentions aren’t enough—effective leadership requires both heart and expertise. I taught and led many years at Odyssey School of Denver and Barney Ford Elementary.
Leading Today Today, I’m the proud principal of Skyview Elementary School, where we’re building something special: a learning community where every student finds their voice, every teacher grows their craft, and every family feels like they belong.
Beyond the Bio
I’m a lifelong learner who believes in:
- ✨ Leading with empathy and high expectations
- 🌟 Building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff
- 🚀 Taking risks and learning from mistakes
- 🤝 Partnerships that put kids first