Hello Eagles! I am so excited to be a member of the special education department and Leyden family. I obtained both of my degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and hold a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and a Master's in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership with a concentration in Diversity and Equity in Education. As an educator, I believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and equitable learning environment that provides all learners the best opportunity to succeed. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching reality TV, and riding my bike. 

I'm looking forward to a great academic year and cannot wait to collaborate with the wonderful students and families at Leyden!