Welcome to Third Grade! I would like to start out by expressing how excited I am to be teaching your child this school year. Almond has become a second home to me, here in California, due to the wonderful community of staff members and families that make up Almond. I am originally from Connecticut and moved to the Bay Area five years ago. I studied Inclusive Elementary and Special Education at Syracuse University. Through my experience, I strongly believe that we can all be life-long learners inside and outside of the classroom.  In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.