Third and Fourth HomeRoom Teacher

BA, French, Minor in Humanities, University of Louisville

MA, Educational Studies, Western Governors University

Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to be a teacher. There were no tea-parties for my stuffed animals, instead they learned everything I did at school and always had homework. I knew as a teacher I could continue my passion for learning while facilitating a safe and creative space for my students to do the same. I originally wanted to be a high school French teacher, but after I graduated from the University of Louisville for French, I ended up exploring other career avenues. Nonetheless, I still found myself on a windy road that led right back to teaching.

I had the amazing opportunity to work in film and television as a production assistant after graduation but soon realized that wasn’t my true passion. I knew I still wanted to be a teacher but was unsure where I fit best into the field of education. So I started nannying for a wonderful family with triplet boys from when they were babies to four years old. I loved watching them grow and learn but knew that I needed to be in a classroom, so I started substitute teaching. Through subbing at elementary, middle, and high schools around Jefferson County, I honed in on what subjects and age groups best fit my interests and personality. I took a long-term position at Bloom Elementary and that’s where I fell in love with elementary-aged students and knew where I belonged.

The French language and culture are still great passions of mine, and I’m elated to teach French as an elective at Louisville Classical Academy. It is a dream come true! My high school French teacher, Madame Smith, was a huge inspiration to me. She made learning so fun and engaging, and I hope to be that same beacon for my students.

Teaching at Bloom gave me the confidence I needed to apply at LCA. I’ve always wanted to teach at a school where students are valued and given opportunities to be the best versions of themselves while growing academically. Classical schools have always caught my interest because of their emphasis on academic and moral virtues, content-rich curriculum, and the seminar-style classrooms around a common table. I am especially drawn to LCA because of their secular, classical education ideals. I am also equally excited about LCA’s small class sizes and the opprotunities they provide.