Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, I moved to Hamburg, Germany, as a child. There, I entered the Helene Lange Gymnasium in 6th grade and  graduated with an Abitur (university admission qualification).

I then spent time in London before moving to New York City.  Here, I attended Columbia University, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s from the Graduate School of Journalism. During this time I married and became a mother. I chose to be a stay-at-home mom and then an active volunteer at my children’s elementary schools. As part of the first class of a newly founded charter school, I gained experience working in the classroom as well as in organizational activities.

In 2006, I began teaching Journalism and English Composition at CUNY, Kingsborough Community College, as an adjunct professor. The population at Kingsborough is extremely diverse, and I enjoy working with the students to encourage critical thinking and strengthen writing skills.  

In February 2021, I joined German School Brooklyn, where I teach the Fast Track program for our new German language learners in grades 1-5, and also offer language support within the classroom. I am very happy to be at GSB and enjoy the way in which it unifies my experience with children, teaching and German language and culture (something I had been missing over the years). I look forward to continuing to grow in and contribute to the GSB community.