I believe in the power of play, especially in nature, as a pathway to embodiment and a foundation for learning motivated by wonder. Throughout nearly two decades as an educator, I have found play to be the catalyst, if not the source, for children making meaning of both their internal and external world. My passion is in creating spaces that are authentic, inclusive and uphold a deep commitment to discovery where awe can manifest, and the desire to learn, make mistakes, connect and create are emergent. My approach to teaching encourages and supports children in genuine inquiries that inspire growth in their capacity for empathy, resilience, curiosity and sense of agency.

 

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Special Education. I am a New York State Certified teacher, yoga instructor, poet, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner™ who works with both children and adults.

 

Before joining the all-star cast at Middle Way in 2021, I was fortunate enough to teach at a small arts-based independent school named The Roberts Field School in Park Slope and at The Neighborhood School in the East Village prior to that. I began my teaching career as a NYC public school teacher in the Fordham section of the Bronx where I completed my masters degree and wrote my thesis on mediation and at risk youth. It was through this experience that I found my way to progressive education, contemplative practices and commitment to social justice through creative expression and embodiment as pathways for learning, unlearning, healing and transformation.

 

When not teaching, or chasing after River Sol, my toddler, I might be found reading, making art, doing nothing!!, learning to cook, moving my body… though these days I have most loved slowing down and spending time with my sweet, sweet family—and that being enough.