After more than 13 years of teaching humanities at High Tech High, an internationally recognized project-based learning school in San Diego, CA, I realized that some of the most meaningful work I did happened in conversation with students. I love helping them reflect on their experiences, shape their ideas, and write with clarity, depth, and authenticity. At a time when so much student writing is beginning to sound polished yet interchangeable, I’m especially interested in helping students say something real.

My background is a little winding: I studied American studies at Yale, worked for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, earned a law degree at UC Law San Francisco, clerked for a federal judge in Pittsburgh, practiced labor and employment law, and eventually found my way into nonprofit leadership and education. Along the way, I’ve read thousands of student essays and helped hundreds of young people find their voices as writers and thinkers on their college applications.

I limit the number of students I work with so I can offer individualized coaching for those applying to colleges, honors programs, scholarships, and special academic opportunities.

Let’s talk and see if we’d be a good fit to work together!