Being at Rivendell, where we get to play and learn at the same time, is the greatest way to spend my days. We inquire, and explore, all while feeling a part of a whole. Rivendell is special because we meet every child where they are at. In my role as the program director and a classroom teacher, I aim to engage and inspire a love for learning in the youngest kids at Rivendell, while working alongside children and their families in engaging and fun ways.

I have a love for Early Childhood, and being in the classroom for 10-plus years, I have seen (and learned) a lot! Preschool is my passion, and I look forward every day to get messy and explore the world through the lens of a 3- and 4-year old.

I believe that cultivating kindness starts in a classroom, and to become a successful and compassionate friend is part of my teaching philosophy. I love the quote "play is the highest form of research," and I will follow children in their desire to learn. Whether it's the ABCs or what creatures live in the ocean, I’m all in!

Outside of school, I enjoy being with my fiance, friends, and family. I enjoy movies, pizza, camping, yoga, and anything spooky! I was born and raised in Fort Collins, and I love being a part of a community where we take care of one another.