Introduction​​​​

I'm an educator and author based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. My work is rooted in the belief that language and literature are powerful tools for building inclusive, compassionate communities. In addition to writing, I serve as a full-time secondary teacher of Multilingual Learners for Rockingham County Public Schools. When I'm not teaching, I love playing, exploring, and traveling with my husband and children. As a dual-national family, we take pride in our UK roots and enjoy tea time as much as we love exploring our  woodland home here in Virginia.

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Author

I focus on creating stories that help young readers navigate complex emotions and circumstances. My debut picture book, Goodbye Sister: A Sibling's Book for Infant  Loss (2022), provides families with a gentle yet evidence-based book to help them process grief together. I continue to develop stories that support healthy social-emotional learning through imagination, play, and family relationships.

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ESL Educator

As a teacher of multilingual students, I specialize in ESL pedagogy and English Language Arts instruction. I am deeply committed to ensuring that every student has the support they need to thrive. Beyond the classroom, I partner with organizations to develop curriculum and programs that are both creative and culturally responsive. 

Career Highlights

• Shakespeare Scholar: I earned my MLitt in Shakespeare in Performance from Mary Baldwin University, specializing in Practice-Based Research and Early Modern English Drama.

• Youth Leader: I serve as Director of Children’s Religious Exploration for Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists. For the American Shakespeare Center, I was Director of College Prep Programs in addition to holding other theatre management roles at the Blackfriars Playhouse. As former Executive Director of Camp Quest, I worked to promote empathy and belonging in youth programs nationwide.

• Organizational Facilitator: I've been supporting groups in building equitable decision-making systems through Sociocracy and collaborative governance since 2017. I actively support organizations in the Shenandoah Valley who want to practice collaborative governance.

• Community Builder: Along with my husband Geoff, we helped co-found Staunton, Virginia's first non-profit radio station, WQSV 106.3 FM.