After college, I did a year of volunteer service with an organization called Good Shepherd Volunteers where I worked at a residential center for at-risk youth. I then worked for three years as a social worker for an adoption agency before returning to Rutgers University for my Elementary Teaching Certification. My teaching began in Kindergarten where I was a long term sub before I was hired at Bancroft where I have been teaching older elementary students for the last four years. I am so excited be a part of the team at The Haddonfield Friends School!

• Bancroft Elementary School: Teacher for 4 Years in Grades 5-8
• Long Term Substitute Teacher for 1 Year in Collingswood and Lindenwold in Kindergarten
• Short Term Substitute Teaching for 6 Months in all grades
• Student Teaching in Collingswood in Kindergarten

• HFS Summer Camp Counselor: 2 Years
• Swim Instructor: 4 years
• EducationWorks After School Program: Ran for 1.5 Years

• Rutgers University: NJ Standard Teaching Certificate K-6 and Provisional TOSD Certification

My hobbies are unique and vary from helping to restore antique cars to reading, traveling, decorating, and gardening. I love large paintings, flamboyant Halloween costumes, and loud music.

• Haddonfield Friends School, 2004 to present
• Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School, 1 year
• West Oak Lane Charter School, 1 year
• Family Charter School, 1 Year

• School development
• Member of FLENJ and ATSP

• Rowan University: B.A. Elementary Education

From a young age, I have been involved with the performing arts – band, choir, opera, theater, and jazz.  I come from a very musical family, so music has always surrounded me! I play several instruments, including trumpet and guitar, and I love to teach infant and toddler music classes outside of my workdays at HFS. Along with spending time with my husband and singing to my kids, I enjoy vacationing in the mountains, needlework, cooking, and cheering on the Phillies!

• Haddonfield Friends School, since 2004
• Temple University Music Preparatory, 8 years
• Teaching Faculty, Gordon Institute for Music Learning, 4 years

• Presented workshops for teachers and parents in Beijing and Shanghai, China
• Camp Director for the Girl Blazers Summer Leadership Camp
• Published articles in The Bulletin of the Council for Music Education and Audea

• Temple University: M.A. Music Education
• University of Southern Mississippi: B.A. Music Education

I am passionate about the importance of self expression and exploration through art, and I love to share those values with my students. As a former graphic designer, I appreciate the role that the visual arts play in our everyday lives. Outside of teaching, I love to make digital illustrations and oil paint. In addition to my love for visual arts, I also grew up with a passion for music. On the weekends I play guitar, try out new restaurants and spend time with my friends and soon to be husband!

• Strong background using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop
• Experience using various drawing and painting techniques, ceramics, photography and design
• Teaching Artist and On-Site Manager for The Rock & Roll Playhouse
• Semi-Finalist, Adobe Design Achievement Awards, 2018
• Coordinated and ran successful vendor tables at various art fairs and events

• Arcadia University: M.Ed. Art Education
• Philadelphia University: B.S. Graphic Design Communication

I have had the pleasure of teaching at Haddonfield Friends School for 16 years.  I have worn many hats while here, whether teaching Middle School math and science, Middle School social studies, Lower School math enrichment, or as a Fourth Grade classroom teacher. My passion is working with children and seeing that ‘aha!’ moment that comes when a child truly sees or understands something for the first time.

Personally, I have loved spending time with and nurturing children throughout my adult life. My husband and I raised five children, were foster parents to over a dozen children, and now are the proud grandparents of five little ones. Whether working in youth ministry at my church, organizing special needs social clubs, or cheering on nieces and nephews’ soccer games, my ‘happy place’ is with the kids!

In my free time I enjoy yoga, reading a good murder mystery, walks in nature, painting and drawing, and wandering in museums.  Time with family and friends is the best!

• Haddonfield Friends School, 2002 to present
• Orchard Friends School, 1 year
• Teresa Regional School, 3 years

• Graduate Credits in Educational Leadership
• Minor in Fine Arts
• Science Preparation Alliance at Rutgers University
• Award winning participant in Coriell Institute Science Fair and INTEL Fair at Delaware Valley
• Completed Engineering Clinic for Teachers, Rowan University
• Member of National Science Teacher Association

• Marywood College: B.S. Special Education
• Glassboro State College: Teacher of the Handicapped, Elementary Education K – 8

• Special Education, K – 12
• Elementary Education, K – 8
• Middle School Science, Highly Qualified

This is my 14th year at HFS and I’m thrilled to be back! With each lesson, I try to introduce students to new artists, explore different media, and help students create unique work that reflects their lives and interests. In addition to teaching art, I am an illustrator responsible for the books “Jonesy: Nine Lives on the Nostromo”, “Bad Sister” with author Charise Harper, and “SCRAM: Society of Creatures Real And Magical” coming in 2024 from First Second Books.

• Haddonfield Friends School, 2009 to present
• RISD Young Artists Program, Teaching Assistant, 1 year

• Strong understanding of various printing techniques
• Heavily practiced in drawing from life as well as cartoon drawing
• Experience with digital photography and animation
• Comfortable with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Published Constant Arguments, a comic that has been purchased and shipped to 15 states and 3 continents

• Rhode Island School of Design: M.A. Teaching (Art and Design)
• Washington University: B.F.A. Printmaking/Drawing

I’m thrilled to return to HFS this fall! I’m an actor and playwright from Philadelphia with ten years of experience teaching theatre and creative writing. I’m looking forward to transitioning to our middle school electives team! My goal is to help foster a curious and creative space for our students to explore and grow! Outside the classroom, I love to read, write plays, and watch lots of romcoms!

• Swarthmore College: Visiting Assistant Professor – Department of Theatre (current faculty)
• Society Hill Synagogue PlaySchool: Preschool Teacher (2017-2020)
• National High School Institute at Northwestern University: Faculty (2021)
• Arden Theatre: Arden Summer Camp – Elementary School musical theatre dance, Middle School acting, & High School playwriting (2016-present)
• Bucknell University: Playwriting & Devised Theatre Artist in Residence (2019, 2020, 2021)

• Sesame Street Writer’s Room Fellow
• Philadelphia Theatre Company 2022 Terrence McNally Award 
• American Theatre Group – PlayLab Artist 
• Barrymore Nominated – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
• Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists – Founding Member & Lead Artist

• Bucknell University: BA – Theatre Performance (class of 2011)
• Point Park University: MFA – Writing for Screen and Stage (class of 2022)