Science educator and educational technology designer passionate about ensuring our students and teachers have the time, training and technology they need to thrive.
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Why I Am Running
About Me.
Hello, and thank you for visiting! I am running for school committee because I am passionate about maintaining the high quality of our school system while providing a supportive environment for our students and teachers. I bring experiences that help me see challenges our students, teachers and community face from unique and fresh perspectives.
You can read more about my background below, but here's a little TLDR for you:
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Westford resident for 7 years
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High school STEM teacher in Newton, MA for 6 years
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7 years experience developing online STEM learning resources
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5 years experience managing diverse teams
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4 years experience managing large budgets ($400k - $1.4M)
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Substitute teacher in Westford public schools for 2 years
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​2 kids in the Westford school system (Stonybrook & Abbot)
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PhD in Molecular Microbiology from Tufts Medical School​
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B.S. in Chemistry from MIT
Education
2009 - 2013
Tufts Medical School
Ph.D., Molecular Microbiology
2002 - 2006
MIT
B.S., Chemistry
Professional Experience
2024 - Present
Chief Learning Officer
Clover Learning
Develop and implement the strategic roadmap and manage a diverse team of designers and educators creating online video-based courses and exam prep materials ($1.4M budget) for diagnostic imaging students and professionals.
2022 - 2024
Co-founder | Chief Learning & Engagement Officer
Phenomena
Build from the ground up communication and community development strategies to grow brand awareness and product usage for a startup creating simulation-based STEM learning tools for grades 3-12.
2021 - 2024
Founder | Principal Consultant
Amplify STEM Consulting
Assist K-12, higher education and professional organizations in expanding the reach and impact of their existing STEM programs through customized solutions including design of curricula, training, programming and evaluation tools.
2019 - 2021
Content & Collaborations Manager
Harvard University | LabXchange
Oversee design, curation and dissemination of high-quality digital science education resources for middle and high school students. Develop external partnerships, provide strategic planning, expertise and guidance for multiple teams, and improve cross-functional communication and collaboration.
2013 - 2019
Biology & Chemistry Teacher
Newton South High School
Biotechnology and chemistry teacher for grades 9-12 with a focus on creating curricula that build a personal connection with STEM. Co-developed a new STEAM program, developed a project-based chemistry course and a biotechnology course.
Run for Liv 5k
Apple picking at Drew Farms
Renewing our vows at East Boston Camps
Vote!
Make your voice heard on 5/6/25.
I am deeply invested in the success of our schools and the wellbeing of our educators, staff and students, and I hope you will consider voting for me for school committee this spring.
Get in Touch
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