My teaching philosophy is relationships over ideas. I believe positive relationships and a supportive classroom community lead to learning. 

I have a BA in History, TESOL endorsement, and Secondary Education teaching license (U.S./ World History & American Government). I am currently taking classes to earn a MA in History.

Besides teaching, I enjoy reading and watching movies.

I am a dual citizen of Canada and the United States. 

I started teaching at BJHS in 2018.

Hanging out with Chet Baker and James Dean in 1953. It was a really long time ago!