I’m a career educator of two decades that maintains a passion for working with all ages, from teens through adults, along their journey. Starting out, I thought that I’d always teach within the context of the English classroom. I still love teaching English, but my own journey has taken me down a variety of enriching and meaningful paths that I hope to extend in new career explorations.As an instructional coach, I’ve provided support for 6-12 educators in their curriculum, assessment, and instruction in virtually all subjects, as well as helped educators find personal meaning and professional growth that is fulfilling to them. My expertise as a coach for equitable outcomes among historically underserved populations positioned me to start a new team of educational equity specialists within our school division. My proudest accomplishments in this role included developing a culturally responsive teaching program that all educators in the division engage with, writing and implementing policies that advanced equity for historically underserved communities, and acting as a liaison between the school division and diverse community partners. While I’m currently back in the classroom in order to restore my on-the-ground view of teaching and learning, I’m looking forward to the next adventure in my career as an educator. While I love transforming educational systems to be more equitable for humans, I’m also passionate about restoring native plant and animal communities and have a deep personal history as a naturalist and outdoor enthusiast. I’m convinced that educators and educational systems must do more to birth a future that is more environmentally sustainable and that restores more healthful balance through connection with the natural environment.Reach out if you are interested in a creative educator with experience transforming systems to achieve more equitable outcomes, and especially if you are looking for an educator to bridge traditional education with environmental stewardship.