I grew up in a small town in the Southern Tier of New York State, born into a loving and supportive family of my mom, my dad and my two older brothers. As a child, I was curious about people, the world around me, and how I cold be of service to others. Those curiosities took me from dreams of being a veterinarian and a teacher, to a journalist in college and eventually...to social work. My experience as a social worker ingrained in me a belief that we are all connected through our shared humanity, and that integrated spaces (like schools) are the path forward.

In addition to the influence social work has had on my life, my experience as a mother to three young children greatly informs my desire to create a school that honors the love and commitment caregivers pour into their children.