I’m deeply committed to education, both professionally and personally. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the field, I currently direct the digital resources for the AFT through Share My Lesson, supporting over 2.2 million educators across the country.

As a member of the Alexandria School Board for District B, I’ve served two terms (2013-2015, 2022-present) and am currently the Vice Chair. My work on the board focuses on budget, policy, and capacity through redistricting. Additionally, I serve as the Chair of the Redistricting Subcommittee and Liaison to the Budget Advisory Committee.

My passion for civic education began when I taught middle and high school students for the Close Up Foundation’s weeklong civic seminars and later directed the Virginia We the People Program at James Madison’s Montpelier. In 2014, Governor Terry McAuliffe appointed me to the Virginia Standards of Learning Innovation Committee.

I’m proud to serve on the Board of Directors for Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, a grassroots movement of educators advocating for safety in our communities, and for Virginia Civics, promoting constitutional literacy and civic engagement.

On a personal note, I am the proud mother of two ACPS students, Madeline, a rising 6th grader, and William, a rising 4th grader, who both attend George Washington Middle School and Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, respectively. My husband, Hendrick, is a dedicated high school English teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools, with 25 years of teaching experience. Our shared commitment to education runs deep in our family.

Public education is the foundation of a strong community, and I am passionate about advocating for our students, teachers, and families. Whether through my professional work at the AFT and Share My Lesson, my role on the school board, or my involvement as a parent and spouse, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on public education in Alexandria.