My journey to Rivendell is one of self-discovery and transition. I graduated from college in 2008 with a degree in communications and a minor in film and video studies. I spent most of my career working as a video producer for nonprofits, news organizations, and marketing departments. I enjoyed my work, but felt like something was missing, so I began to search for opportunities that felt more rewarding.
I started working aftercare and summer camps at Rivendell in 2022. I found that working around children came very naturally to me and I grew to love the connections that I was building at the school. In 2024, I accepted an assistant teaching position in the Pre-K classroom and gained extensive knowledge about developmental milestones and behavioral management. In 2026, I accepted a co-teaching position in the Preschool classroom and I could not be more excited to begin a new journey. I believe in intentional and individualized teaching for children. My goal is to create harmony and structure in the classroom, while also being extremely silly and finding the humor and joy in my students' storytelling and play.
Outside of Rivendell, I’ve been continuing my education in the Early Education field and applying to an alternative licensing program in 2027. My fiance Anna and I have two dogs, Buckley and Bea who we love more than anything. We enjoy spending time at the Lyric movie theater, singing karaoke, riding mountain bikes, and paddle boarding on the reservoir.