I am an educator with 15 years of experience working with K-12 and adult students. I received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Oregon, where I attended the Honor's College, as well as my Master's Degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction. I lived and traveled around East Asia for ten years before coming back to Oregon in the US. I have taught English language, Humanities subjects (Language Arts and Social Studies) and a range of electives including speech and debate, coding, and creative writing. One of my favorite teaching experiences was with IB curriculum. It reflects my teaching philosophy that inquiry is at the heart of deep learning. In addition to content, I support all of my students in building a variety of skills that help them to succeed including communication, critical and creative thinking, and organization. In addition to education, I have a passion for data analytics, jiu jitsu, walking and taking care of my native plant garden.