I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I graduated with a degree in Social Work from Franciscan University. I have a state teaching license through the University of West Florida and a TEFL certificate through International TEFL academy in Chicago. After graduating, I moved to Russia to teach English to children ages 2 to 12. I have been working with children of all ages for over five years. Through my teaching experiences, I developed a special fondness for the early years and I love engaging with children through play, stories, games and songs, interactive lessons, and other resources.