Since 2002, my teaching journey has spanned both traditional school settings and supplementary programs, exposing me to a diverse range of students encompassing various social, economic, and racial backgrounds. This extensive experience has given me an intimate understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and delivery, involving both established frameworks and the creation of original components.

My expertise extends to the design and implementation of workshops, retreats, and programs. From collaborating on a teacher training guide for early childhood educators in refugee camps in Chad to shaping the curriculum for the Ohio Holocaust Memorial, I have engaged in diverse curriculum development initiatives.

Central to my philosophy is the value I place on recognizing and accepting individuals in their entirety. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to supporting inclusive initiatives and programs that adopt an equity lens. Whether in my role as the Director of the Holocaust Center, facilitating workshops on challenging topics with educators, or during my three-year tenure as a Human Rights Commissioner, I have navigated difficult conversations with diverse groups. I am always listening and asking questions. 

I believe our schools should be supported with equitable, stable, and sustainable public funding streams that provide all students with a high-quality education, culturally inclusive curriculum from pre-kindergarten through high school, and career training. My vision includes improving the lives of our students, families and those that serve them, by creating equitable policies that dismantle barriers and build inclusive systems of education and support. I believe achieving this involves ensuring fair wages and favorable working conditions for those directly involved in serving our students and fostering collaboration with community organizations to provide comprehensive wrap-around services.