I am originally from Rhode Island where I grew up in a big Italian family. I went to Saint Anselm College, a small school in New Hampshire and graduated in 2019 with a degree in International Relations. While I was there, I uncovered a tremendous interest in education and its intersection with equity, social justice and nearly all aspects of life. In pursuit of these passions I worked with several organizations that support the refugee population through the resettlement process, as well as a teacher’s assistant with formerly adjudicated youth and high schoolers at both traditional public schools and alternative charter schools.

As I headed into my senior year of college, I applied to get my master’s degree in education, but a trip to Phoenix, AZ brought me to André House of Arizona, a hospitality center for people experiencing homelessness, and with it brought a change of plans. Following graduation, I moved to Phoenix to join Core Staff. I was a part of a six-person team in charge of running services: showers, meals, and clothing at André House. I concluded my year with Core Staff and began working part-time on the advocacy team there while completing a part-time Americorps position teaching life skills classes to individuals transitioning out of prison. Additionally, I began my Masters in Social and Cultural Pedagogy through Arizona State University. Still, the classroom called!

Three years ago, I moved to California to join the fourth cohort of the San Diego Teacher Residency. I spent the school year working alongside an eighth grade humanities teacher at HTMCV while earning my teaching credential. I also graduated with my masters from Arizona State in 2022 and my Masters of Education through the High Tech High Graduate School of Education in 2023.

Outside of the classroom, I love reading, baking, and running. I can often be found at the beach, in the mountains, or planning my next adventure.