Thank you for visiting! I’d like to share a bit about my journey, which I hope will inspire and resonate with you. Let me tell you—my path to becoming a math teacher was anything but a straight line!

Raised in Iran during a time of revolution and war, my early years were shaped by challenges. My family faced food shortages, the loss of our home, and long stretches without my father, who was often away. At just 15, my brother had to leave the country to avoid being conscripted, and I didn’t see him again for 12 years. Yet through these hardships, my family’s unwavering love and commitment to education became my foundation.

After high school, I made the life-changing decision to move to Southern California. With English as my second language, minimal financial support, and starting in intermediate algebra at a community college, the odds were against me. But over time—and after exploring a few different majors—I discovered my passion for mathematics.
Balancing full-time retail work, personal challenges, and the demands of being a nontraditional student, I earned my associate degree from Saddleback College. However, the real struggles came after that. After transferring to UC Berkeley, where I completed my bachelor’s degree in pure mathematics as one of the few women in my program, I faced additional obstacles. Later, I pursued a master’s degree from Cal Poly Pomona. During my time as a graduate student, I was fortunate to teach several math classes, which solidified my dream of becoming a community college educator.

Today, as a proud educator, I am passionate about helping others discover their potential and navigate their own educational journeys. My story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of support, and the belief that struggles are steppingstones to success.