* Where did you grow up and attend school?
Lancaster County PA
*Where did you attend college?
Randolph-Macon for BA in Political Science, and then Marburg University (in Germany) - MA Peace and Conflict Studies.
*Why did you want to be in education?
I love seeing the light bulbs turn on for students when they gain a fresh perspective on an issue or empowering them to get involved in the community to make a difference.
*Was there a particular person in your life that impacted your career choice or was your role model?
My 6th-grade history teacher helped open my mind to other ideas and because of his class I reset how I view our government and our role as citizens.
*Why do you like teaching or working with kids?
Nothing is more exciting than working on a problem and presenting it in a way that is relatable and helpful to them.
*What ARE some things you enjoy when not in school?
Hiking with my dog, puppy sitting for friends, yoga, traveling to visit family, having a fire in the firepit.
* What are other hobbies or interests?
Reading, politics, ice skating, swimming.
*Family life:
I have two girls, Madeline & Eleanor ages 6 and 9 who go to Central and Great Works. A mutt named Granola is an escape artist, and a cat named Panzer. My kids are begging for more dogs so we just puppy sit for friends ... until we add to the family.