I was born and raised in the greater Seattle area. At WWU, I double-majored in Spanish and Anthropology and played on the Women’s Lacrosse team. After some exploratory years in Denali, Alaska and Crested Butte, CO, I set off to earn a Master’s Degree in Women’s and Children’s Health from Boston University. I have worn many hats since then from Wellness Center Coordinator for the San Francisco Unified School District to teaching language in several different schools and capacities. I believe that the many benefits of learning a second language are very clear. I have taken my classes beyond the textbooks and worksheets to an atmosphere where each student is authentically engaged in language acquisition through hands-on, interactive activities. I am thrilled to have stepped into the role of ELD Specialist here at Alturas Elementary and look forward to the years ahead. I thoroughly enjoy working with my multilingual learners everyday! Outside of school I enjoy the amazing outdoor activities that a mountain lifestyle provides as well as gardening, reading, yoga, dancing, and my greatest love is my family.