I graduated from ASU in 2010 and was a middle school teacher in the Peoria Unified School District for nearly five years. During this time I taught math and social studies, as well as coached multiple sports. I left teaching in 2015 to begin a career in higher education, and have been a part of the Teachers College since February 2018. I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous benefits schools and teachers can provide their local communities, and find great joy working with future teachers!