I have worked in the Naperville 203 school district since 2014. I started my career working as a special education assistant, student taught 1st grade at Beebe Elementary and then taught 2nd grade for 4 years. This is my 2nd year teaching Kindergarten at River Woods. I have my Masters in Educational Leadership from North Central College. In my free time, I love working out with peloton, walking my two dogs and cooking/baking! I love being a teacher and helping students reach their full potential each day.

Going on 18 years in kinder and loving every day of it! My family has my heart and watching our 3 kids grow up is my husband’s (who is also a teacher) and my greatest joy and privilege! When I’m not at school, outside is my favorite place to be. Whether it’s going for a run with our 3 dogs, sitting by a pool with friends and family, or watching my kids play one of their many sports, sunshine is my favorite accessory!

I have 17 years of Bilingual Inclusion, Dual Language and ELL-Resource classroom experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families and student's.  I come from a big Colombian family of educators that is scattered throughout the world.  In my free time I enjoy reading books, walking in nature, meditating and spending time with loved ones.  Thank you for sharing your little one with me!  I look forward to working collaboratively with you to develop in your little one an intrinsic love of learning, making friends and having fun!

I am very excited to start my 9th year of teaching at River Woods! Throughout my teaching career, I have taught kindergarten, first grade and third grade but Kindergarten is definitely my favorite.  I love that kindergarten means new learning, new friends & new adventures.  I especially love reading and helping the littlest Redbirds discover a love of literacy.  When I am not at school I love running, cooking, playing with my dog Cocoa and laughing with my family & friends.