About
Committed to Excellence
Currently I am a grade 6-12 Mathematics curriculum supervisor. I led work in detracking and math pathways that focus on opening opportunities for all with our student center curriculum. I have previously worked as a high school math teacher and a diversity coach. I co-founded a non-profit focused on community based programming. I have created a grant funded project-based Algebra 1 enrichment class and a mathematics dance class.
I have published a 3-part series in NCSM Inspire! on my journey through the belief gap, Detracking Mathematics: tapping out of segregation, and Math Opportunity for All: pathways to the future.
I have presented on Youth development at Bridgeport YMCA, Belief Gap at Free Center of Middletown, and scheduled to present on Trauma in the classroom at AAC&U "Can You Handle The Truth" Conference and Leveraging Heterogeneous Grouping at ATOMIC conference. All students should have an education designed with pathways aligned to their interests.
I have a passion for reaching my students where they are at. I grew up in an environment with very little educational resources. My overall mission is to remain in a space that opens doors for children who may not know the system has a place for them and in order to provide opportunity for all.
Education
2017 - 2019
6th Year Masters of Science,
University of New England, Maine
Major: Educational Administration
GPA: 3.7
This was an online program with a heavy focus on law and leadership.
2015 - 2016
Masters of Science,
Walden University, Minnesota
Major: Educational leadership
GPA: 3.6
I finished this program in 10 months through a self paced program.
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science,
Southern Connecticut State University, Connecticut
Major: Mathematics- Education 7-12
GPA: 3.2
Through this journey I had a heavy focused on business and psychology.This gave me the educational experience to create math enrichment focus of business and social strength within the classroom.
2003 - 2006
Associate of Science,
Housatonic Community College, Connecticut
Major: Human Services
GPA: 3.7
This was my journey to Social Work. I took an advance licensing program connected to graduation. During this time I working on youth programs with, the now closed, Casey Family Services.