I have a BA in History from SUNY Purchase, and a Masters in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University. I am also a musician. I fell in love with reading history in college. I love working with children and helping them find meaning from history. I was friends with the spouse of a teacher who was working at McLean. I heard it was small school, and less traditional than most high schools in the area. I also heard that McLean served students with mild learning differences and I thought the mission of the school was something I could believe in and support.
My passion is connecting with people and helping young learners find a voice. I enjoy working in a setting that values collaboration, academics, and diversity.