• About Me

    “You cannot help being a female, and I should be something of a fool were I to discount your talents merely because of their housing.”
    ― Sherlock Holmes, The Beekeeper's Apprentice

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    I have been an educator since 2003. I remember how excited I was the first day I had my own classroom. I wanted to make a difference in the world. It wasn't until later on that I realized my passion for teaching became a passion in helping others achieve their highest potential in more than just academics.

     

    I have two children and have lived in the U.S. and in Korea, but would love to experience more. I love to travel, am a true Disney geek, bookworm, movie nerd, and photographer on my spare time.

     

    I love it when design is cohesive, seeing kindness in action, collaborating with others, having all the details covered, talking to others like they're my best friend, color coding, getting the desired results after working hard, being depended upon, and life in general.

  • Testimonials

    “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return.”

    - Moulin Rouge

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    "...thank you so much for always caring and helping...Thanks to you, she was able to have her school life (be) full of gladness and happiness this year."

    Parent of Counseling Student

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    "Thank you so much for your constant support, care, and love for me...I think you are my best teacher, leader, mentor, and mom...I really appreciate your daily encouragement and care for me."

    Counseling Student

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    "Your professionalism yet down to earthness with all those around you is something I admire....your ability to collaborate with others whether teacher, admin or others (is something I admire)."

    Counseling Intern

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    "I can not thank you enough for all the support you have given me throughout the years. It is so nice to have a teacher who I can trust and talk to...I will never forget the experiences we have shared."

    Counseling Student and Student Council Member

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    "I feel so supported and 'home' being with you...You have a very positive energy that I'm brightened by you even when I'm not feeling well."

    Student Council Member

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    "Thank you for supporting me!"

    Counseling Student

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    "Thanks for your partnership, guidance, and friendship this year...I'm so thankful to have worked with you and learned from you."

    Colleague

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    "I am forever thankful to you for all the help and support you've given me...I couldn't have done it without you!"

    Colleague

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    "I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me. You have sacrificed so much time and effort...I want to recognize you and thank you for that."

    Counseling Student and Student Council Member

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    "You always care for me and give me support :) Thank you for everything!"

    Counseling Student and Student Council Member

  • educational Philosophy

    Rise to Your Full Potential

     

     

    "Rise to Your Full Potential" That is what best describes my philosophy of education. Whether I'm a teacher or a school counselor, all I expect from students is to be the best that they can at that moment in their existence. To support students to “rise to their full potential” relationship building, supporting the whole child, and parental outreach is how I can support my philosophy.

     

    In order for students to “rise to their full potential” I have to first and foremost build relationships. Students need to feel safe and accepted before they can perform. Sometimes life gets in the way, and when it does, I am there for support. You know the saying “Gotta do the Maslow before the Blooms?” That is exactly why students need the acceptance and safety at school.

     

    My job as an educator is to help students to support the whole child so they can strive for excellence. Each student has gifts. My goal is to help students identify them. When students know what they’re good and gifted at, their confidence increases in all areas.

     

    Parents also need to be on the students side. Without support at home, it’s difficult for students to “rise to their full potential.” Giving parents the opportunity to hear what is going on in the classroom, or counseling department, and inviting them into the school community ultimately helps all parties involved. It really does take a village to raise a child and I am apart of that village.

     

    Helping students feel safe and accepted, whole-child support by increasing confidence, and inviting all pieces of the “village” to help support, students really can “rise to their full potential.”

  • Education and certification

    “Tonight you have learned the final and greatest truth of the Ninja: that ultimate mastering comes not from the body, but from the mind. Together, there is nothing your four minds cannot accomplish.”

    -Splinter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Master of Arts in Education – Guidance Counseling

    Ottawa University, Awarded 2010

    Bachelor of Arts in Education – Elementary Education

    K-12 Guidance Counseling

    Early Childhood

    Structured English Immersion

    Elementary Education K-8

    State of Arizona

  • Counseling Experience

    "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

    - Winnie the Pooh, Pooh's Most Grand Adventure

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    July 2019 to Current

    School Counseling that included college/career, social, emotional, and academic counseling in small groups, individually, and classroom guidance visits. KISJ serves grades PK-12 and provides an AP program.

     

    Grade 1-3

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    January 2013 to 2019

    School Counseling that included college/career, social, emotional, and academic counseling in small groups, individually, and classroom guidance visits. GSIS serves grades PK-12 and provides a full International Baccalaureate experience with PYP, MYP, and DP.


    Head of Department, Grade 9-10 IB MYP, Grade PK-5 IB PYP Counselor, Grade 6-8 IB MYP

    • Lead department PLC's

    • Created the comprehensive school counseling program

    • Implement yearly school wide six-week screener for all students

    • Implement department needs assessment

    • GSIS Child Safety Protection Team Leader

    •Hold individual parent/student conferences for college and/or transition

    • Administer career survey's to each grade level then lead a job interview student led conference

    • GSIS Child Safety Protection Team Leader

    • PSAT Coordinator

    • GSIS Student Resource Team member

    • University visit assistance

    • Created individual behavior plans

    • Hold minute meetings with students

    • Track student triggers and antecedents

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    January to June 2011

    College and career counseling that helped teen moms through the college application process, vocational school process, and helped mothers determine a career path.

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    July to December 2009

    School Counseling that included college/career, social, emotional, and academic counseling. Small group counseling, individual counseling, and credit checks were experienced. School provides International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and AVID programs.

     

    Intern

    • Infinite Campus trained

    • Naviance trained

  • Teaching Experience

    “Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.”

    -Master Yoda, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

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    Camelback Academy, Glendale, Arizona, USA

    July 2010 to December 2012

    Grade K-2 Math Teacher

    Kindergarten Teacher

     

    Full time math teacher to grade K-2 students. Performed classroom benchmark assessments. Differentiated instruction using station based learning. Ran small math groups.

     

    •Singapore Math trained

    •Founded the student government

    •Project CHILD certified

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    Rancho Gabriela Elementary, Surprise, Arizona, USA

    January to May 2010

    Grade 3 Teacher - Long Term Sub

     

    Full time teacher. Performed classroom benchmark assessments. Ran small groups for remediation.

     

    •West-Ed Educational Model trained

     

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    Chaparral Elementary, Gilbert, Arizona, USA

    July 2007 to May 2009

    Kindergarten Teacher

     

    Full time math teacher. Performed classroom benchmark assessments. Differentiated instruction using center based learning. Ran small reading groups and small math groups.

     

    •Quality Education trained

    •Thinking Maps trained

     

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    January 2004 to May 2007

    Kindergarten Teacher

     

    A full time math teacher to grade K-2 students. Performed classroom benchmark assessments. Differentiated instruction using workshop based learning.

     

    •DIBELS trained

     

  • Professional Development

    “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

    -Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings

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    Responsive Classroom

    August 2019, Jeju, Republic of Korea

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    PRESENTER KORCOS International Educators' Conference

    November 2018, Suwon, Republic of Korea

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    PRESENTER EARCOS Teacher Conference

    March 2017, Kota Kinabaulu, Malaysia

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    PRESENTER EARCOS CIS Institute on Higher Education Admission & Guidance

    October 2016, Bangkok, Thailand

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    Developing a Comprehensive Counseling

    Program in International Schools

    April 2016, Suzhou, China

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    PRESENTER Korea

    International School Counselor Association

    (KISCA) 2016 Conference

     

    March 2016, Jeju, Republic of Korea

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    PRESENTER Mini EARCOS

    “ Innovation in Learning ” 2016

    March 2016, Suwon, Republic of Korea

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    ASCA National Conference

    June, 2015, Arizona, USA

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    IB MYP Approaches to Learning

    February 2015, Online Course

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    IB MYP Service and Action

    March 2015, Coati Strip, Macau

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    Child Safety and Protection

    Network

    November 2015, Penang, Malaysia

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    Math in Focus

    November 2001, Online Course

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    Project CHILD

    July 2001, Glendale, Arizona, USA

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    Thinking Maps

    August 2008, Gilbert, Arizona, USA

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    DIBELS

    August 2005, San Tan Valley, Arizona, USA

  • Affiliations

    "Dear Mr Potter,

    We are pleased to inform you that you have been

    accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

    -Minerva McGonagall, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Korea International School Counseling Association

    Founding member of KISCA

    International School Counseling Association

    American School Counseling Association

  • Specialized Skills

    "Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a

    time machine... out of a DeLorean?"

    -Marty McFly, Back to the Future

    Data Collection

    Student Council Association Supervisor

    Apple Teacher

    Aligning Department to ASCA/ISCA Model

    PowerSchool Master Scheduler

    Standardized Testing Coordinator

    Plan and Hosted Parent Workshops

    National Junior Honor Society Supervisor

    Planned and Hosted Korea International School Counselor Association Conference

  • Blog

    “Great (wo)men are not born great, they grow great . . .”― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

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    January 8, 2019
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  • Connect With Me

    "I'm a one girl revolution."

    -Superchick, One Girl Revolution

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