Hi! I am an occupational therapist and educator and I look forward to working together. I have over twenty years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults, first as a classroom teacher and now as an occupational therapist. My eleven years as a classroom teacher give me valuable insight into the challenges students face and how best to support their learning and development.

Having worked in schools across the Bay Area, I have collaborated with teachers and families to help students develop strategies for improving executive function skills and sensory regulation. I’ve worked with students with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other challenges to help them make learning more accessible.

I focus on helping teens and young adults understand themselves better so they can make informed choices that lead to a more fulfilling life and help them achieve their goals. As an occupational therapist and educator, I take a holistic approach to executive function skills, taking into account a variety of factors including sensory processing, sleep, nutrition, social-emotional health, connection, and movement. All of these factors can have an impact on student performance.

I live in San Carlos, California with my husband and our two teenage children. I know first-hand the joys and challenges that families face, as their children grow and develop. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Art History from UC Santa Barbara, a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Notre Dame de Namur University, and a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University.