Mission

My mission is to foster dynamic and equitable learning environments by drawing upon my expertise in arts education leadership, curriculum development, and instructional technology to create accessible and engaging opportunities for all students to explore diverse methods of expression and knowledge representation in all disciplines. This mission is deeply informed by my commitment, developed over 25 years in elementary education, arts education, and leadership, to fostering inclusive and impactful learning environments. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who has faced reading comprehension challenges, I prioritize equity, diversity, and student growth, and my experience spans curriculum development, professional learning, program management, and community partnerships that enrich students’ cultural and artistic experiences. I achieve this by integrating interdisciplinary projects with social-emotional learning to build collaboration among students, teachers, and families. Holding multiple advanced degrees, including a Master’s in Organizational Management and Early Childhood Education, I am now pursuing a Doctorate in Leadership in Schooling to further this commitment to equity and creativity in education.

Core Values:

I believe everyone should have access to culturally relevant high-quality instructional materials.

I believe that all children can learn to create and interact with content through the use of prior knowledge applied to unique strategies and creative thinking.

I believe that the arts create avenues and connections to other learning disciplines and strengthen the content and practices of student learning when integrated.

“The arts break away from the true-false, name-this, memorize-that confines of public education.  For every problem there may be many correct answers.  This kind of reasoning is far more the case in the real world, where there are often many ways to do any one thing well.  An effective workforce needs both kinds of reasoning, not just the standardized answers” (Fowler p.5 “Strong Arts, Strong Schools,” Educational Leadership.  November 1994, p.4-9.).