- Graduated from New York University with a Master’s Degree in Social Studies Education
- 10+ years as a High School Social Studies teacher, including AP United States History, as well as department chair and instructional coach. Nominated for the 2011 NYC Blackboard Award for excellence in teaching
- Experience mentoring and advising student cohorts over their four years of high school, guiding them through academic goal setting, community service, college applications, and personal development
- Demonstrated track record of getting students into top 25 schools, competitive honors colleges, and coaching students through scholarship applications like Gates Millennium Scholars