About Me.
Students: Turn confusion into clarity and curiosity into growth.
I help students:
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Strengthen skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking
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Build confidence in their ideas and abilities
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Uncover challenges that may be holding them back
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Engage curiosity — ask questions, reflect, and think critically
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Pursue enrichment and explore subjects that excite them
My approach:
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Focuses on personalized learning and growth
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Helps students develop independence and resilience
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Encourages active thinking and self-reflection
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Creates spaces where students feel seen, heard, and inspired
Educators: Refine your practice and maximize your impact.
I help educators:
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Enhance instructional strategies to engage and challenge learners
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Design curricula that are inclusive, effective, and meaningful
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Strengthen classroom leadership and facilitation skills
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Reflect and collaborate to improve teaching outcomes
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Build environments where students thrive academically and personally
My approach:
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Centered on collaboration, reflection, and professional growth
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Supports teachers in clarifying goals and increasing confidence
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Encourages innovative, student-centered practices
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Helps create classrooms where ideas are valued, diverse perspectives are honored, and learning is purposeful
Education & Professional Development
M.A., English — Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College
B.A., English, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa — Middlebury College
Stanley H. King Counseling Institute — training in counseling and student support for educators
Mindful Schools — certifications in Mindful Educator Essentials and Mindfulness Fundamentals
Exeter Diversity Institute — professional study in inclusive teaching and social identity in education
Background & Experience
Over two decades in independent schools, I’ve worked closely with students and educators in roles spanning teaching, advising, academic leadership, and school administration. This breadth of experience has given me a deep understanding of how students learn, how teachers grow, and how schools function—and allows me to support meaningful, lasting growth at every level of a learning community.
Educational Consultant, Independent Practice (Palo Alto, CA)
I work closely with students and educators to strengthen skills, refine practice, and uncover the often unseen barriers that shape learning. My work is highly personalized—grounded in curiosity, thoughtful inquiry, and strategies that lead to lasting growth.
Assistant Head of School, The Girls’ Middle School (Palo Alto, CA)
As a senior leader, I oversaw academic programming, curriculum, and faculty development while partnering on strategic and operational decision-making. My work centered on supporting teachers, strengthening community, and designing systems that reflect a deep commitment to inclusion, engagement, and meaningful learning.
Head of the English Department, 8th Grade Dean & English Teacher, Castilleja School (Palo Alto, CA)
In a range of leadership and teaching roles, I guided curriculum, mentored faculty, and supported students’ academic and personal growth. I focused on cultivating classrooms where students think deeply, communicate clearly, and see themselves as capable, engaged learners.
English Department Chair & English Teacher, Trevor Day School (New York, NY)
I led the English department while teaching across middle and upper school, shaping curriculum and supporting faculty in developing thoughtful, student-centered practice. I also designed programs that brought literature to life through conversation, community, and real-world connection.
English Teacher, Stuart Country Day School (Princeton, NJ)
As a middle school teacher and advisor, I developed curriculum grounded in inquiry and collaboration, supporting students as learners and as individuals within a larger community.
English Teacher, The Perkiomen School (Pennsburg, PA)
I began my teaching career working with both domestic and international students, teaching English and supporting student life in and beyond the classroom—an experience that continues to shape my perspective on learning, culture, and community.