I was born and raised in the Midwest (Ohio). I love studying languages, and I have lived abroad for short times in Spain and China. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Linguistics, and a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. I moved to Washington in 2003 to teach English at Highline, and I'm so happy to still be here! I've taught all levels of ESOL at Highline, including I-BEST, Jumpstart, and Bridge to College. When I'm not teaching, I love to hike, garden, watch movies, and spend time playing with my 4-year-old daughter.

I love getting to know students from all over the world and working with them improve their English communication skills and achieve their goals beyond ESOL classes. The US education system can be confusing! Let's find out what skills you already have and talk about where you want to be in the future. Come talk with me!