Health and physical education teacher leader connecting with passion for connecting students to the community through partnerships

Location: Washington, DC

Current Role: Physical Education and Health District Teacher Lead

# of Years Teaching: 19

Grades Taught: PreK3 - 8th grade

Teaching Area Specialties: Enrichment, elementary math, and behavior support

School Setting: Title 1 Urban area

Awards/Accolades: Health and Physical Education Teacher at Center City Public Charter School, Brightwood Campus, Athletic Director and District Teacher Lead for Physical Education and Health Department, 2023 Washington DC Teacher of the Year, 2023 National Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2023 National Alliance Public Charter Changemaker Award

Ask Me About: Classroom management, Equity engagement with staff and students, adding physical movement to any lesson (including math and ela), cross-curricular collaboration, and behavior support.