Special Education Teacher
I have been an educator for many years. Immediately after completing my BA in Anthropology from the University of California at Santa Barbara, I taught Outdoor/Environmental Education in Massachusetts and Northern California. Shortly after that, I was an interpretive park ranger/archeologist in Mesa Verde National Park, CO. Confirming that I was destined to continue being an educator, I earned my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and taught many grades in self contained classrooms and as a Reading Specialist. In 2011, I completed my MA in Human Development through Pacific Oaks College after many years of study, producing original research in childhood education. I have been a BTSA support provider for five years. In June, 2013, I completed the Teacher Leader Certification Academy and my capstone project and work: Growing EcoAwareness. Additionally, I am a Licensed Institute of HeartMath Qualified Instructor.
I am also a Master Composter and firmly believe that supporting and healing our Earth is fundamental in healing ourselves. I love to work with individuals and families, educating them to live and learn holistically.
Walking on the beach, Gardening (organic of course!) , Traveling, Skiing, Camping, anything Anthropology!
Last Child in the Woods, Ecoliterate: How Educators Are Cultivating Emotional, Social, and Ecological Intelligence , The Out-Of-Synch Child, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, Angels in my Hair
Anthropology, Art, Music & Science.
I have a passion to do humanitarian and ecological work in India and worldwide. My new project is designing vocational training for village women (and men). Next summer I plan to return to India for a third year and go into the tribal villages to meet the people who are affected by these programs.
2009
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
