I am honored to join the Delta Charter Elementary School Community as your new Vice Principal. I chose to join Decs because of the commitment to holistic education and believe fundamentally in a balance between rigorous academics and engaged project-based learning. The commitment to Arts, Music, and PE when many other schools are cutting these programs attracted me also.

I spent 11 years teaching in three districts throughout the Bay Area and Sacramento. I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade and have experience working in schools in various capacities from pre-school up to high school. I have always prioritized trying to meet the needs of the whole child and this work will continue here at DECs.

I grew up in the Bay Area and spent most of my life in Walnut Creek and then Oakland as an early professional. I went to undergraduate at UC Santa Barbara. Before I became a teacher, I spent some years living and travelling abroad, which has been paramount in my growth not only as a human but as an educator.

I look forward to supporting the growth of Decs and River Charter Schools as an organization and with time, hope to build a lasting bond with staff, students, parents, and the broader community.