MY JOY

Mama of two creative, curious, and witty empaths.

Married to my partner in crime.

Auntie and godmother to fearless and warm-hearted spirits.

A huge thank you to one incredible teacher for that persuasive essay lesson plan - I am now a grandmother of one goldfish and three fancy mice.

I have been blessed to work with children and their families for 10+ years in diverse settings – much of that time was dedicated to developmental relationship-based intervention. I have also had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary individuals to coordinate projects and initiatives at the Inter-Agency Council for Child Abuse and Neglect's non-profit division.

Advocate and counselor for individuals and their families affected by domestic violence.

A no-schedule schedule.

Fresh brewed tea.

No mosquito bites for a day.

A FEW EXTRA BITS

The SGV has been my home from the very beginning.

Degree in Child Development.

The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen (circa 1986) was one of my favorite children’s picture books. The runner-up was the Mr. Men and Little Miss book series by Roger Hargreaves.