What I like most about my role within the Center is…
I have the opportunity to work alongside educators in a wide variety of roles and settings, each with their own strengths, challenges, and perspectives. No two days are alike, and I learn something new from the teachers and leaders I work with every day.
What I believe in
I believe books are meant to be lived with, written in, dog-eared, revisited, and shared. The best learning, like the best reading, leaves its mark.
Previous work highlights
Before joining the Center, I worked as a researcher and evaluator focused on programs and policies supporting families experiencing homelessness and poverty. That work taught me the importance of listening carefully, using evidence thoughtfully, and partnering with practitioners to improve outcomes. These principles continue to shape my work with educators today.
Favorite book
My Dream of You, by Nuala O’Faolain
Fun fact
I have a soft spot for collective nouns. Favorites include a parliament of owls, a charm of goldfinches, a business of ferrets, and a flamboyance of flamingos.
Education
Ph.D. from Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management
