About Me

I’m a certified early childhood educator with a Master’s in Teaching and a commitment to equity, empathy, and high expectations. I believe in student agency and culturally responsive learning spaces — especially for our youngest learners.

Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish, Italian, Sicilian

Teaching Philosophy 

“In my classroom, every child is seen, heard, and challenged. I teach with love, structure, and joy — using restorative practices, differentiated instruction, and inclusive curriculum to create transformational learning.” 

Teaching Practices


Restorative Practices

  • Circle protocols that build community and trust

  • Peer mediation strategies for conflict resolution

  • Social-emotional learning integration across subjects

  • Weekly community circles for active listening practice



Differentiated Instruction

  • Data-driven instruction tailored to individual needs

  • Color-coded anchor charts for visual learners

  • Leveled group reading tasks for diverse abilities

  • Specialized support for multilingual learners


Project-Based Learning

  • Real-world problems and challenges to solve

  • Encourages creativity and critical thinking

  • Collaborating in teams

  • Student-driven projects and presentations

  • Cross-curricular learning (Science, Art, Writing)

My Writing

Navigating Privilege as a White Cis-Passing Transgender Man - Jul 29, 2023

Embracing My True Identity - Jul 29, 2023

Why do “they” make it so hard to transition? - Jul 24, 2023

Here’s One Way to Disrupt the Gender Binary at School - Mar 12, 2023

I Should Have Transitioned from Female to Male Sooner - Feb 25, 2023

T-Day: The First Day of the Rest of My Trans Life - Feb 25, 2023