Principal
During my first year as principal, one of our teams answered the question, "If you could be anything (other than this), what would you be?" as an icebreaker. I answered, with honesty, that I truly would not want to do any other job. I LOVE being a school principal. When I think about what it means to me to be a school principal, the following three words convey the function of my role: empower, care, and belonging.
Empower: I work to prepare an environment where the strengths and talents of the individual can thrive for the greater good of the community.
Care: I recognize that each individual's life circle is more than the school--working to nurture the whole individual and model balance as a value.
Belonging: through truly seeing and knowing the individuals in our community--showing genuine care for the things that make up the whole of the person--I work to prepare an environment where belonging is a priority.
During my time as an educator, I have served the Durham community since 2005. I have served as a teacher, an instructional coach, an assistant principal, and a principal. I love living in and serving the Durham community. In my time away from school, I enjoy seeing my own kids thrive, seeking out delicious meals with my husband, and finding ways to relax and enjoy the world around me!