After earning my first bachelor's degree in Psychology, I discovered a passion for teaching through substitute teaching and went on to earn my M.Ed. and Massachusetts elementary teaching license. I later accepted a full-time teaching position in Virginia during the 2019-2020 school year, before returning home to Massachusetts.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I became interested in programming and technology. What started as a way to expand my career opportunities quickly became a genuine interest sparked by the problem-solving, creativity, and continuous learning involved (there's always something new to explore in technology!). That curiosity led me to complete a second bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Western Governors University in February 2026 while working as both a daily and long-term substitute teacher.
Today, I'm most interested in opportunities that combine education, technology, and creative problem-solving. My interests include elementary computer science and digital literacy education, integrating technology into general and special education classrooms through instruction, curriculum development, and engaging classroom projects, as well as data analysis. I also enjoy web development and mobile-first design, and I've built websites for small businesses while continuing to expand my skills through personal projects.
Outside of work, you'll usually find me reading a good mystery or nonfiction book, hiking, exploring New England, or learning a new technology while working on my next project. Although I grew up on the South Shore, I'm always looking for a new trail, town, hidden gem, or pizza place to explore.
Multiclass machine learning model predicting student outcomes (dropout, enrolled, graduate).
Built with Python, scikit-learn, and Jupyter Notebooks.
Route optimization simulation using a greedy nearest neighbor algorithm and a custom hash table.
Models real-world delivery restrictions while minimizing the total distance traveled.
Website built for a professional dog trainer based in Hopkinton, MA.
Developed a responsive frontend with SEO optimization, Netlify deployment, and form handling.