Personally, and in my work, I consistently demonstrate sensitivity and humility with regard to issues of race, learning or other abilities, ethnicity, religion, gender, socio-economic group, sexuality or other orientations or cultural markers.

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My experience in public education and in Inclusion settings has equipped me to not only respect the needs, abilities, and backgrounds of the children and families we encounter but to also fully embrace their diversity.

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My professional career has been shaped from experiences working directly with communities in publicly funded licensed Early Care and Education settings, Special Education Inclusion programs, College Laboratory sites, and from teaching and coaching adults.

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In these programs, I have been able to implement the principles of socio-constructivist and anti-bias education, with a focus on play and inquiry-based emergent curriculum, where children’s development, culture, and language are embraced, respected, and celebrated. I have expertise implementing project/inquiry-based learning strategies with young children while supporting their cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development, preparing them for a life-long love of learning.

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I have a Masters’ degree in Early Childhood Education from Sonoma State University and I have also participated in three fellowship programs at UC Berkeley with a focus on Early Literacy Development.

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I continue to be engaged in my own professional development by attending and presenting at seminars, conferences, and workshops.

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It is an honor for me to have been chosen to be the new Director of Mill Valley Nursery School. As a member of the Mill Valley Nursery School team, I will work in collaboration with the staff, families, and Board members.

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My goal is to support the learning environment so that each child can thrive and grow to their fullest potential.

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I look forward to sharing with all of you my extensive experience in the classroom, as a teacher and director of Early Childhood programs.