Academic Services

I am a lifelong learner. I love school and therefore I never left. As the Director of Academic Services, I enjoy watching students develop a sense of themselves as learners. This is the most rewarding part of my job. Beaver students have the chance to reflect upon their growth, advocate for themselves, and build upon their areas of strength. Beaver is constantly growing, shifting, and evolving…students are the designers and creators. As an educator, the energy and magic that evolves from this philosophy have kept me feeling like it is day one for the last 30 years.

With much to balance in their lives, it is important that our students be trained to use tools and strategies that help them be most effective and successful as learners. As Associate Director of Academic Services and a member of the Middle School Support Team, I collaborate to provide direct and indirect support to students, teachers, and parents/guardians throughout the school year. I also keep up to date with the most well researched techniques to improve student learning. Additionally, I advise seventh graders. Since joining Beaver in 2001, I have valued working in an environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, reflection, and empathy throughout the community. The chance to see a student have an “a-ha” moment or beam with pride at an accomplishment is what motivates me the most.