Who I am: I’m an educator and learning experience designer with a background in English and STEM, and I've have had the privilege to create thoughtful and high-quality learning experiences in both the public and private spheres. Recently, I earned a "Planning for Modern Classroom Instruction" badge, issued by the Modern Classrooms Project, and served as a GSE-CSPN Candidate Fellow for Rutgers University's Graduate School of Education. I've also had the opportunity this year to serve as an AP Evaluator for the College Board for its research-based AP Capstone program, which reaffirmed my interest in meaningful, data-driven evaluations.

Additionally, I've also completed a 35-PDU Project Management course, which aligns with my passion for effective leadership and management. Regardless of how the technological landscape changes, I remain committed to adapting innovative research-based best practices.

You can find me either reading, or in the woods -- or better yet, reading in the woods.

What I offer: "How you do anything is how you do everything," rings true for me; I am a lover of nature, an appreciator of small things, and a fond explorer of new horizons. Accordingly, my goal is bringing natural and immersive experiences to those I serve, and I leverage my leadership and collaborative skills cross-functionally to help my organization succeed in this shared endeavor. I'm also deeply detail-oriented and always ready for creative challenges that require flexible perspectives, because I believe that someone who serves learners should never stop learning.

When I decided to be a learning experience designer: It took me several years to realize that who you are impacts what you do, and how you do it. I made the switch from chemistry to education when I realized that my love of learning, leadership, and collaboration aligned perfectly with my personality and skill set, but more importantly, I realized I wanted to serve our youth -- particularly children who face adversity. This breakthrough enabled me to earn a Master's in Education and work as a classroom instructor in a Title I school, where I primarily used Bloom's Taxonomy to guide my design, implementation, analysis, and evaluation.

Where I thrive: As someone who has worked extended periods independently and closely with others to craft customized learning experiences for a wide variety of learners, I thrive equally in either space. I love collaborating and learning from SMEs and working in productive, supportive colleague spaces. And, as a self-starter, I retain the same drive and motivation when working independently for long periods at a stretch, such as for a project with a quick turnaround. I also thrive when I receive constructive feedback -- I'm always willing to hear what I can improve upon and learn from someone with different perspectives.

Why I do what I do: Because where there is learning, there is life. I look forward to designing learning experiences with you.