I have spent over 15 years in education, functioning in different capacities for school districts in Marin, Sonoma, and Contra Costa counties as well as in Newton, Massachusetts.

As a Marin County native, I graduated with honors from UC Davis, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology, and continued on to earn a Master’s degree in School Psychology from St. Mary’s College of California. Having started my career in Sonoma County, I moved with my family to Boston and survived 7 long New England winters before happily returning to the Golden State. I live in San Rafael with my husband and twin daughters. In my free time, I enjoy taking advantage of all San Francisco, Marin, and California have to offer, including jogging, hiking, and cheering on my beloved Niners and Warriors.

I am a longtime educator, having worked with early childhood and toddler-age children for many years at Marin Primary and Middle School, in Larkspur California. Over my years of teaching young children, I realized that helping a child communicate unlocks their world.

I received my speech-language pathology masters degree from California State University, Northridge. I am skilled in providing both effective therapy sessions as well as conducting comprehensive assessments in order to plan for goals and individualized intervention.

Personal interests include practicing yoga, with 500 hours of teacher training completed. In addition, I love living in San Francisco, going on long urban hikes/walks, and discovering new places around the city.

I have been working in public education for 13 years, first starting my career as a kindergarten teacher and moving into my current role as a school psychologist. I have worked up and down California but Marin County is where my heart has found a home!

I obtained my bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Southern California and completed my training at San Diego State University with a Master’s in Education and an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. I have since worked as a School Psychologist for the past 8 school years, working with all ages and in all settings from preschool to high school.

In my free time, I like to take my adorable Bernedoodle Mousse on hikes around Marin. I also run an Instagram account (@educationallypsyched) to support educators and parents learning together about school psychology, special education, and diverse learners.

I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) and seasoned School Psychologist with over 18 years of experience helping students overcome challenges that affect their education and well-being.

I hold a Master of Science in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. In my career, I’ve specialized in creating and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), facilitating group therapy, and offering emotional and behavioral support to students and families. With expertise in youth development, intervention planning, and strategic problem-solving, I collaborate closely with school administrators, teachers, and families to ensure students receive comprehensive academic and emotional support.

I’m also a certified Yoga Calm and Mindfulness instructor, incorporating holistic practices to help students manage stress and build resilience.