Who Am I Personally?

By day I’m a former elementary teacher, middle school counselor, and licensed counselor who loves working with kids, parents and educators.  By night I’m a mom and a wife who loves to laugh and watch movies with my boys, who drive me crazy, but who I love so very much!

Just like other moms and parents, my world is non-stop: helping my son with homework, driving him to extracurricular activities, and in between trying to cook dinner a few times a week (although that doesn’t always happen!).  On the weekends I am more mindful of slowing down and fit in self-care and other things I enjoy such as going to the gym, practicing yoga, and salsa dancing.

Who Am I Professionally?

I am a caring, warm and enthusiastic educator and counselor whose passion is to help kids, along with their parents and teachers! I have had much experience in helping children with academic stress and pressures, ADHD, navigating high functioning autism, behavioral issues, social skills, identity and self-esteem via a variety of positions including tenured teacher, highly effective school counselor, behavioral assistant, in-home therapist, social skills group facilitator... and of course as a mom. 

With 16 years of experience as an educator I know firsthand the many expectations and struggles our kids face day-to-day. These range from academics, to social and especially emotional challenges. As an educator and as a mom of a young child I understand the stressors parents and educators face, the complexities of navigating a school system, and how that can impact us in all areas of our lives.