About Me
After 25 years in education, with 16 as an administrator, I've learned that leadership is a journey best traveled together. My career has taken me across the globe—from working internationally to the Deep South and inner-city Brooklyn. Today, I've found a home in Vermont, where I live with my two kids, husband, and our dog.
My path has been anything but linear. I've been an elementary school teacher, a special educator, an instructional coach, an assistant principal, and a principal, before becoming a director of curriculum. Finally, I moved into the superintendency. In this role, I’ve faced everything from a global pandemic to a devastating community flood, from fake shooter scares to a serious budget crisis.
Through it all, one truth has become crystal clear: This incredibly complex job is far more manageable—and rewarding—when you have a community you can count on.
This venture is born from that experience. My purpose is to intentionally build the very communities that help us all navigate the most challenging situations. I believe that by leaning on each other, we can turn isolation into connection and overcome any obstacle.
What’s with the red boots?
When I first considered stepping into the role of superintendent, I reached out to a dear friend of mine, Beth, who had made the leap a few years prior. During that conversation, she gave me the advice I would never forget. She said, “Buy yourself a pair of red boots and wear them every time you have a hard meeting. They will remind you that you are a badass.”
Here in Vermont, we proudly exceed the national average for the number of female superintendents. We have built a remarkably strong tribe—a community that supports each other without question. It’s a legacy we are very proud of, one that began with a few amazing women who first broke the mold. I would certainly call Beth the ringleader of our second generation.
Beth loved to laugh, took on problems head-on, and was always there to answer my call, no matter how small the question. She would text me pictures of those red boots on board meeting nights, especially during tough budget conversations, as a silent message of strength. I watched her work through turmoil with such grace, handling her frustration without ever letting it overcome her. She wasn’t just a boss; she loved her colleagues on her leadership team as friends. She was truly the person everyone wanted in their corner.
My friend Beth passed away from cancer in 2025. She received her diagnosis just one year before she was due to retire and travel the states in an RV with her husband. She fought so hard and, at least publicly, kept her beautiful smile.
Our tribe of female superintendents has vowed to keep Beth’s incredible spirit alive. We do this by remaining strong in our community, supporting each other always, and by forever celebrating the spirit of the red boots.
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