After completing my undergraduate degree in international affairs from Georgetown University, I began my career in education teaching 7th grade English, History, pre-Algebra, Biology, and ESL in San Francisco. After two years, I received a year-long fellowship to teach English and Economics at a small university in Guinea, West Africa. Upon my return, I completed a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University, where I focused on various domestic and international education and health projects. I have taught at a variety of levels, ranging from preschool through early university, and in a variety of settings in the United States and abroad (Guinea, Kenya, Niger, and Thailand). I am also a proficient French-speaker and an experienced swim instructor.
I firmly believe that all students can master even the most daunting challenges with true commitment from student and teacher combined with creative methods that can clarify the task at hand while providing structure for future learning.
In my free time, when I am not working as a health care researcher, I enjoy taking advantage of the New York arts scene, traveling, and training for triathlons.