St. Edward holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve been a part of this community since baptism, attended school here from preschool through 8^th grade, remained involved in the church’s youth ministry program through high school and into college, and even worked in the church office throughout high school. I attribute a great deal of the person I am today to my experiences as a part of the truly special community that is St. Edward.

After graduation from St. Edward in 1999, I continued on to Dana Hills High School, and then Concordia University Irvine to obtain my B.A. in Communications. After utilizing my degree in the hospitality industry, I felt a true calling to education and I was hired as a preschool teacher at St. Edward. While teaching preschool, I was working toward a multiple subject credential and M. Ed from national University. I left St. Edward briefly to complete student teaching and returned in 2015 to teach TYKE, 3^rd grade STEM, and preschool. This will always be a second home to me and I feel so blessed to continue my journey as a part of this incredible community. I can only hope to give my students a piece of all that I’ve received.