I am originally from the Los Angeles area (the San Fernando Valley). I spent my entire life there until I finally left for college at UC Davis to get my degree in Psychology. During college, I took some time off after my second year, and lived in France for a couple years. After that, I got my first "real" job as a Substitute Teacher in Utah. I did that for a few months before finally getting back to Davis and finishing up my degree. After going through the standard "What am I going to do with my life now?" for a few months, I found a job working as a paraeducator (special education aide) at an elementary school. While working there, an opportunity came up to earn a Masters degree from UCLA and my teaching credential. Now I'm back down in sunny Southern California ready to work and teach.
