I’ve always held a strong belief that all children deserve and should have the right to equitable access to the resources that they need to develop into adulthood. I choose to be a conduit for that access. I believe that struggle is necessary and perseverance is a part of life’s growth, however, that should not be a qualifier for a child’s reliance and success. I do what I do, to help children. I do what I do, to help others help children. I do what I do, because I believe in the power of a shared vision of helping children.

I want to even the playing field for students with special needs; To connect with students and help them feel supported; To be an advocate for students who don’t usually advocate for themselves; To work with other professionals as a team to problem solve how to best help others; To constantly challenge myself to think about learning in different ways; To feel good about what I do at the end of the day.

I believe in educating the whole child; helping them to grow academically, socially, and emotionally in an enriching environment filled with opportunities for positive growth and self-assessment. As a school psychologist, I feel that my role is to work with students, parents, and educators to build a community of support for each and every student so they are capable of learning and growing to their fullest potential.

There is nothing more gratifying than helping another experience an “Aha!” moment. That moment when something clicks and a light bulb turns on. Experiencing those moments, and helping another understand how this new knowledge can be meaningful to their life is what truly drives me.

I work at Hello because their values speak to me. Work/life balance is embraced and they put kids first. I am so lucky to be part of this amazing organization.

Being a recruiter has taught me how much I love to help people find a job that makes them happy and fulfilled. A job that they can make a difference in, and I can help them get there. I love being that connector.

My Why for all of life, is to pursue knowledge, learn and grow from every experience, and recognize failure and seek value in it. I bring this to everything I do, including my work here at Hello.

The basic ability to connect with each other is something we often take for granted. I love that as an SLP, we work hard to understand the many complexities of this innate desire and strive to help children, adolescents, and adults achieve these connections. I believe in giving a voice to vulnerable populations through providing tools that can ultimately help them to form relationships with others. Relationships give us support, encouragement, and the motivation to communicate with each other and reach our full potential in life!