Go-to school snack: Peanut M&M’s or pistachios- They are easy to grab on the go walking around the building.

My favorite part of the school day: Lunchtime. Getting to sit down with students for lunch and lead SEL groups allows me to talk about life, feelings, and growth in a way that’s relaxed and fun but learning.

A student moment that always makes me smile: My favorite moments happen every Friday during weekend food bag deliveries. I love picking student helpers to assist with the distribution. Seeing the look of satisfaction and pride on their faces when they knock on a door and hand over a bag is incredible. You can see they feel a deep sense of purpose—they aren’t just receiving help; they are being the help.

What “showing up” means to me: To me, showing up means being a consistent, visible, and reliable presence. It’s about more than just being in the building; it’s meeting
their basic needs so they are ready to learn, and showing them every single day that they have an advocate who is in their corner.