As an educator, my pedagogy is rooted in two goals: give students tools and strategies for surviving under late capitalism, and create experiences that help students live joyfully as their fullest selves. I believe that Black lives matter. I believe that no one is illegal. I believe all humans deserve dignity and compassion. I believe in the power of community to make change, and I believe in the power of literature to help us envision and create that future. My goal is to create opportunities for students to explore the vast complexity and beauty of human experience, including their own.
Outside the classroom, you'll find me reading, playing videogames, hanging out with my cat, Brioche, and going for walks in Chicago's parks and forest preserves. I live with my partner in Humboldt Park.
Educational Background
University of Michigan - BA in Honors English
University of Chicago - MA in English
National Louis University - MAT in Secondary Education
