My career in mental health has spanned over 12 years, all of which has been dedicated to working with adolescents and families. Five years ago my path led me to working in public schools. I love working with middle school students because it is such a great age. Sometimes, they’re very much children and other times they are so self-aware it’s like talking to an adult. It’s the perfect age and perfect opportunity to reach them! My desire is to be an advocate for every student to reach their fullest potential.

For me at the core of being a counselor is the rich experience of learning about what it means to be human. I am inspired by day in and day out having the privilege of watching students grow as learners and as people.

"No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care." - Theodore Roosevelt