About me
Reading and writing are how we make sense of the world.
I have been teaching for over 15 years, and I love helping students discover that reading and writing aren't just school assignments. They're how we explore new ideas, understand other people, and say what we really think.
In our classes, we read stories and arguments worth arguing about. We hold real discussions, strengthen our writing one draft at a time, and sometimes step inside literature through virtual reality. I'll ask you to share your ideas and take academic risks. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be willing to participate, learn, and grow.
I believe every scholar has something valuable to contribute. My goal is a classroom where you feel respected, supported, challenged, and comfortable being yourself.
Outside of school, I love traveling, spending time with my family, trying new restaurants, finding creative ways to use technology, and hanging out with my dogs, Luca and Kona (pictured, looking very studious).
Background
- M.A.T. in EnglishUniversity of South Florida
- B.A. in SociologyUniversity of South Florida
- Florida Professional Educator Certificatewith ESOL and Reading Endorsements
- Classical Education CertificateGreat books, great conversations
- Bilingual: English & Spanish¡Puedes escribirme en español!
- Connect with me on LinkedIn ↗My professional background and experience
My classes
Four courses, one big question: who are we, and how do we say it?
Every course is aligned to both the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards and the Texas TEKS, so scholars in both states are covered.
English II
Identity and belonging. We write personal narratives, read short fiction by writers like Alice Walker, Kate Chopin, Saki, and Toni Cade Bambara, and later journey into The Once and Future King.
English II Honors
The English II journey with more depth: more independent reading, more extended writing, and more room to push your analysis further.
English IV
A senior seminar on the examined life. We read The Fellowship of the Ring, 1984, Macbeth, and Frankenstein alongside philosophy, poetry, and short fiction.
AP® Lang & Comp
How do writers build arguments? We analyze nonfiction from Douglass to Malala and practice the three AP essays (rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis) for the exam in May.
Study hall & contact
Stuck? Come find me.
Asking for help is a skill, not a weakness. Bring a draft, a question, or just a "where do I start?"
Study Hall hours
| Monday & Wednesday | 3:50–4:50 pm ET2:50–3:50 pm CT |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 8:30–9:00 am ET7:30–8:00 am CT |
| Another time? | Message me on Canvas and we'll find one. |
Reach me
Send me a message in Canvas
The best way to reach me is a Canvas message.
Resources & tutorials on YouTube
My YouTube channel has extra resources and tutorials.