At 21 years old, my wise mother gifted me the book The Absorbent Mind by Dr. Maria Montessori. It sat on my bookshelf for a few months until one day I decided to read it. As I began turning the pages, it was as if a switch inside me had been turned on. One page after another, I couldn’t put it down. It was as though Maria Montessori put into words all the knowledge and wisdom my heart desired to help change the world. I knew from that moment where my destiny was headed. Three months later I was enrolled at Montessori Education Center of the Rockies and part of the 2016/2017 early childhood cohort. Since then, I’ve taught preschool in the Denver metro area. I have completed 90 hours of yoga teacher training for kids and family yoga and love to share it with the children when working in the classroom.

Montessori philosophy has proved to be much more than my profession; it is a way of life. Becoming a mother has allowed me to integrate Montessori into our daily lives and has given me a wider understanding of children. My son, Rowan, has proven to be my biggest teacher and inspiration.

During our free time, we love to hike. Our favorite days are spent enjoying a picnic by the river. When I have time to myself, I’m usually found at the yoga studio or playing a round of golf.