I was born in Albany and have watched as this amazing little city has become a very desirable place to live with high-performing schools and a family-friendly feel. I attended Berkeley Public Schools: Thousand Oaks, Berkeley Arts Magnet, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, and Berkeley High. 

While school work and learning came easily to me, I constantly desired more out of my school days. In third grade, my teacher arranged for me to spend some time collaborating with students in the special day-class room. 

This was my first introduction to the challenges of providing equal education for all. 

Being a graduate of BUSD schools and Mills College, I have had the fortunate opportunity to learn alongside students of diverse backgrounds and needs. These educational experiences also gave me a base framework for inclusion and an understanding that guides me now.

I have spent most of my time instructing learners in a variety of settings. I have taught in public and private school classrooms, tutored across all grade levels and subjects, and instructed swimming for many years. I ran my own business that designed and implemented small group learning experiences for students who were learning in non-traditional settings. My husband and I own the only brewery in our city where we (pre-Covid) hosted many fundraisers and community events.

I am the parent to two young boys (6 and 4).

I firmly believe in education policy and implementation that supports the whole child with a focus on creativity and collaboration. This involves focusing on the social emotional needs of students and adapting resources to provide a comprehensive learning environment.

I strongly support more open communication between involved parties including establishing methods to more thoroughly gather information. School funding is also a continued challenge. While this is rooted in state and federal policies, I think we can creatively find more local solutions.

I support greening our schools in both a renewable energy sense and in adding more green and outdoor learning spaces.