Teaching Mission & Vision

Mission: To lead students to understanding through caring, imagination, and consistency, modeling patience, preparation, creativity, and critical thinking while equipping students to make thoughtful life choices.

Vision: To foster a lifelong love of learning in students, ensuring my primary goal is always to help them reach theirs.

Remote Learning Commitment

• Develop social, cognitive, and teaching presence in virtual classrooms.
• Build genuine relationships with students through feedback and engagement.
• Plan active learning experiences.
• Create flexible assessments leveraging online learning strengths.

Biography

Born in Andover, Massachusetts, I’ve lived in New York, New Hampshire, Florida, Maine, Poland, Lithuania, Kuwait, and India. I hold degrees in archaeology, classics, and humanities from the State University of New York (Albany), am a certified educator in K-8 elementary education and 5-12 English language arts, and have 17 years of international (+8 years domestic) teaching experience.

Experience

New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation – Albany, NY, USA
Park Ranger | 2025–Present

• Ensure visitor safety, protect natural and cultural resources, and provide educational programming.
• Support conservation efforts and promote public awareness of environmental stewardship.

Bethlehem Central School District – Bethlehem, NY, USA
Substitute Teacher, K–8 | 2023–Present

• Provide adaptable instruction across elementary and middle school classrooms.
• Maintain consistent and supportive learning environments aligned with district goals.

Dhirubhai Ambani International School – Mumbai, India
Teacher | 2018–2022

• Designed and taught English and history curriculum for grades 5–7.
• Collaborated with faculty to strengthen best practices in teaching.

Middle School Technology Integrator | 2021–2022

• Led middle school-wide adoption of instructional technology.
• Mentored local teachers in instructional methods and technology integration.

American School of Kuwait – Hawalli, Kuwait
Teacher, World History (Grades 6–7) | 2016–2018

• Introduced learning strategies to improve student engagement.
• Updated history curriculum and improved grade-level classroom management routines.

American International School of Vilnius – Vilnius, Lithuania
Teacher & Upper School Coordinator | 2007–2016

• Taught social studies, English, and math (grades 5–9).
• Directed extracurriculars including student council, guitar club, knowledge bowl, and international field trips.
• IB Diploma Coordinator & Theory of Knowledge Teacher (2012–2016): Guided school through successful IB Diploma authorization and first cycle; served on Academic Leadership Team.

International American School of Warsaw – Warsaw, Poland
Teacher / Vice Principal | 2005–2007

• Taught social studies, geography (pre-IB, SL, HL), Theory of Knowledge, and ESL.
• Supervised 35 teachers, oversaw curriculum revision, and managed scheduling.
• Led school’s successful IB authorization process.

State University of New York at Albany – Albany, NY, USA
Lecturer, College of Arts & Sciences | 2000–2005

• Designed and taught 21 courses in archaeology, cultural diversity, and literature.

Teaching Philosophy

“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.” — Khalil Gibran, On Children

I believe every student can improve as a thinker, learner, and human being. I set high standards, model patience and creativity, and foster active learning. I prioritize assessment linked to standards, clear classroom procedures, collaboration with colleagues, and strong relationships with students, parents, and administrators.

Education

Clubs & Extracurricular Leadership

• Film Club Advisor
• Student Council Sponsor
• Outing Club & Guitar Club Organizer
• Knowledge Bowl & Academic Games Coach
• Roleplaying Games Club Sponsor