About Me
I vividly remember the day in middle school when my dad, a science teacher, brought home deer lungs for our family to investigate. Experiences like that sparked my passion for science and ultimately led me to become a science educator.
Now in my 23rd year as an elementary science specialist at Hunter College Elementary School in NYC, I’m continually working to develop a science program that nurtures students’ natural curiosity and sense of wonder, while building specific knowledge they can apply to real-world phenomena. I believe science class should be a space where students engage in hands-on investigation, inquiry, and creative and critical thinking.
In addition to my work at Hunter, I have served as an adjunct at Brooklyn College, where I taught a course on computational thinking for teachers, helping future educators integrate coding, problem-solving, and systems thinking into their classrooms. For the last 8 years I’ve been a leader in the STEMteachersNYC Elementary Initiative, where I’ve led a variety of workshops focused on elementary STEM teaching, building community, and computational thinking. I’ve also served as a Board Member at STEMteachersNYC for the past three years, contributing to our mission to empower teachers and improve STEM education through teacher-lead professional development.
Teaching Experience
- Elementary Science/STEAM Specialist, Hunter College Elementary School (September 2003 – Present)
- Adjunct Lecturer, Brooklyn College (January 2023 – June 2024)
- Kindergarten Co-Teacher, The Dalton School (2001-2003)
Professional Affiliations
- Vice Chair Board of Directors, STEMteachersNYC (June 2025 – Present)
- Leader, STEMteachersNYC Elementary Initiative (8 years)
Education & Certifications
- NASA Endeavor STEM Leadership Certificate, Teachers College, Columbia University (2018-2019)
- Advanced Certificate of Gifted Education, Hunter College
- MA, Elementary Science Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (2002-2003)
- BA, Inclusive Elementary and Special Education, Syracuse University (1997-2001)
- NYS Elementary Education (PK-6)
- Gifted Education
Favorite Quote
“People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou