I joined Apple Orchard in 2019 after earning my master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University. During my studies, I also completed a yearlong Associate Teacher Program at Belmont Day School, where I taught both kindergarten and first grade. As an educator, I believe schools should be built with children at the center, honoring them as capable, competent citizens. I draw inspiration from educational practices that value children as active participants in their own learning. At Apple Orchard, I am committed to supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth through a child-centered, play-based curriculum - an approach that beautifully complements the school’s emphasis on outdoor learning. I look forward to another wonderful year at AO! On the farm, you’ll often find me wading into the pond to observe frog eggs, weaving wildflowers into nature crowns, or reading stories beneath the shade of the New Hampshire woods. Outside the classroom, I enjoy cycling, reading, cooking, and spending time at the beach with my dog.