Professional Experience
Albert Einstein, Distinguished Teacher Fellow
Currently serving as the Albert Einstein Distinguished Teacher Fellow with the Department of Defense: Air & Space Force K12 STEM Office in Washington, DC.
(2022 -2023)
PLTW Gateway Exploratory Classroom Teacher
Most recent classroom teaching PLTW Medical Detectives & Flight and Space to students in grades 6 to 8. Served as District STEM Lead for Secondary.
(2016 to 2022)
Project Lead the Way Master Teacher Trainer
Professional development core training for teachers nationwide in Project Lead The Way MD, DM, and FS curriculum during summers.
(2017 to Present)
Technology Integration Coor.
Served as the schoolwide Technology Integration Coordinator at the International School of Panama from 2012 to 2016 and at Magen David Academy from 2011 to 2012.
(2011 - 2016)
Adjunct Professor (Ed Tech)
Taught night and weekend professional development courses for teachers focused on Moodle Integration and Education Technology focused class for Kent School District.
(2009 - 2011)
Math and Science Teacher
Taught for 5 years at Mill Creek Middle School in Science for 7th and 8th grade, 8th grade Math in the Kent Technology Academy, and Yearbook for 4 years to 8th grade.
(2006 - 2011)
Living & Working Aboard
Panama
Spent 5 years living and working in education in the San Miguelito and Panama Pacific regions of Panama, Central America. Enjoyed extensive travel, exploring different regions of Panama and neighboring countries. (2011 - 2016)
Hong Kong
Spent 8½ years living in Hong Kong (SAR) China and working in the business and hospitality industry. Enjoyed extensive travel exploring countries across Southeast Asia and Dubai, UAE.
(1996 - 2004)