I teach individuals how to reduce stress and anxiety and cultivate a consistent wellness practice so they are in a better position to love and care for others. 

I’ve been a teacher for 30 years and a mindfulness meditation practitioner for 15 years. I’ve had many teachers and guides. My late husband was a life partner and spiritual guide. Dr. Shiv Talwar of the Spiritual Heritage Network got me serious about the power of silence.  I read a lot and practice everything, trying things out, attending meditation centers and listening to people. Everyone I meet is my teacher. Life has been my teacher. I especially appreciate Zen Training by Sekida and the guidance and wisdom offered by Chögyam Trungpa. Osho kept me company on many nights when I grappled with truth. I am grateful for the work of Daniel Siegel, Jon Kabat Zinn, David Hawkings and Edgar Cayce. I love the book, Biografía del Silencio by Pablo D’Ors. I went to hear him speak at a book store in Madrid and got a signed copy, which is unusual for me. There it is. I’ve travelled a lot and meditated on the power of nature as a teacher. 

I hold a Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership from Touro University International, a Masters of Science in Elementary Education from Lehman College and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from New York University. I completed my MBSR training with Mindful Leader and became a certified Mindfulness Instructor at Círculo de Estudios para la Paz, Valencia, Spain. This last training was conducted in Spanish and prepared me to service both English and Spanish speaking clients with confidence.

Other certifications include: Leadership & Management of Humanitarian Action, Humanitarian Policy & Conflict Research Program from Fordham University, Human Subjects Research for Social & Behavioral Faculty, CITI, and Secondary Spanish Teaching Certificate, New York State. 

Over the course of my career, I’ve also worked as an instructional designer, professional development specialist, trainer and oral historian. I’ve presented at conferences and worked with teams nationally in the United States, Puerto Rico, Spain and United Arab Emirates.

I am the author of several articles and two books: Teacher Agency for Equity: A Framework for Conscientious Engagement and Mindful Practice for Social Justice: A Guide for Professional Learning Communities. 

I teach at a Montessori School in Connecticut. I am the mother of two exceptional young adults.