About Me

My journey begins as an 8th-grader in 2009 when I won first place in the 11th Annual Massachusett's State Science Fair (see 14-year-old me on the slideshow above...trust me you will know which one). This began my love for Earth Sciences, and I created my own wind turbine to power small appliances in my house. My love came to fruition when I won 1st place and subsequently got to be on local TV! Now, here I am today with my love ever stronger!

I have a B.S. in Earth & Environmental Science from Lehigh University. I have a Master's of Science in Oceanography from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) at the University of New Hampshire at Durham. I began as a TA for two geology labs at UNH, and then began a long-term substitute in Earth Science 8th Grade for two years in NH to earn my certifications (Earth Science & Chemistry). At LCCPS, I am truly able to integrate my love for science and my equal love for working in urban communities. It has been the best experience of my life so far. I love teaching, and I have such a passion to help a diverse range of students learn!!! 

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If you are at all interested in MY 8th grade, undergraduate, and graduate research, please see the links below to the Science Fair Article, circa 2009, and my research website documenting all of my research thus far, with some wicked cool pictures of Iceland as a bonus!