About Me
I began my career as an educator 25 years ago, but in many ways, I never left school. For me, education is more than sharing knowledge or preparing students for careers. It’s about inspiring curiosity, fostering discovery, and celebrating the joy of learning.
Growing up in a military family taught me resilience and grit. Participating in 4‑H nurtured practical skills, creativity, and community engagement. Travel across three continents exposed me to diverse cultures and perspectives, and a lifelong love of reading expanded my empathy and imagination. These experiences have shaped how I approach learning and life.
Teaching at the New York Military Academy, a Xaverian Brothers school, and now at a Jesuit university has further deepened my understanding of community, service, and reflection in education.
At Fordham, where I’ve worked for 17 years, I helped launch the first online learning programs and have guided faculty in applying Ignatian pedagogy to create transformative courses. In my current role leading Educational Technologies initiatives,my work centers on empowering faculty through professional development, designing innovative online learning experiences, integrating emerging technologies, and cultivating digital citizenship with a focus on digital literacy.
My own journey with mental health challenges has deepened my appreciation for cura personalis and the importance of building supportive communities. I’m also pursuing a personal writing project to give back and share the care, support, and wisdom I’ve received while helping to destigmatize mental health.
Education has the power to transform lives and even the world, and no organization is more committed to that vision than the Jesuits. Amidst great societal and personal change, this is perfect space and time to explore possibilities and my path forward.
I’m very excited to join the Arrupe seminar, to reflect on how Ignatian values can guide my work and personal growth, and to learn from all of you.
Growing up in a military family taught me resilience and grit. Participating in 4‑H nurtured practical skills, creativity, and community engagement. Travel across three continents exposed me to diverse cultures and perspectives, and a lifelong love of reading expanded my empathy and imagination. These experiences have shaped how I approach learning and life.
Teaching at the New York Military Academy, a Xaverian Brothers school, and now at a Jesuit university has further deepened my understanding of community, service, and reflection in education.
At Fordham, where I’ve worked for 17 years, I helped launch the first online learning programs and have guided faculty in applying Ignatian pedagogy to create transformative courses. In my current role leading Educational Technologies initiatives,my work centers on empowering faculty through professional development, designing innovative online learning experiences, integrating emerging technologies, and cultivating digital citizenship with a focus on digital literacy.
My own journey with mental health challenges has deepened my appreciation for cura personalis and the importance of building supportive communities. I’m also pursuing a personal writing project to give back and share the care, support, and wisdom I’ve received while helping to destigmatize mental health.
Education has the power to transform lives and even the world, and no organization is more committed to that vision than the Jesuits. Amidst great societal and personal change, this is perfect space and time to explore possibilities and my path forward.
I’m very excited to join the Arrupe seminar, to reflect on how Ignatian values can guide my work and personal growth, and to learn from all of you.