first circle lexington

I strive to encourage independence in young children and enjoy watching as they gain new skills. I believe children learn best through hands-on experiences and getting messy.

I am currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in human services, early education, and early intervention.

I love spending time with my family, which includes my two boys, Jaxon and Atlas, and my fiancé, David. Together we like to visit museums, spend time outdoors, and travel to our favorite place: Disney. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and various crafts such as crocheting.

I have been working with young children as a teacher since 2011. This is my chosen career.

I love being able to watch children grow and learn, and I bring plenty of laughter, fun, and joy to the classroom!

I’m originally from California. I now live in Waltham with husband and three kids. I like cooking and baking. I also like going to see family and my kids’ soccer games. I really do like just spending time with my family and friends.

I began working with kids as a volunteer, coaching and refereeing sports at a local boys and girls club when I was 13. Ever since, I have worked with all ages in several different environments, including juvenile corrections and residential facilities and as a behavioral therapist assisting children with autism. I believe there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child succeed, whether it’s through programs you’ve implemented, teaching, or as a mentor. If I had to say, my area of expertise would be behavior management.

I was born in and adopted from Bogota, Colombia, South America. I now live in Burlington with my wife, Lauren, our two dogs, Penny and Max, and our cat Pearl. For fun, I enjoy going to the gym, playing softball in the summer, and hanging out with friends. I played baseball in college, and I enjoy coaching baseball as well.

I first became interested in working with young children while studying art at Bunker Hill Community College and working at a Japanese preschool. Through my experiences with young children, I learned that children have their own unique ways of communicating and connecting with others, regardless of their cultural backgrounds. That experience inspired me to continue studying early childhood education and child development.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University in 2025 and have worked in early childhood education since 2018, primarily as a toddler teacher. I am also continuing my education in graduate school. As an educator, I believe children, teachers, and families form a connected circle of support around each child, and that strong relationships help children feel safe, confident, and free to be themselves.

What I enjoy most about working with young children is witnessing their curiosity, creativity, and growth. I love seeing children explore new ideas, express themselves through play and art, and gain confidence as they learn new skills. I especially enjoy creating sensory experiences and art activities using painting, collage, and other hands-on materials that give children opportunities to explore and communicate in their own ways.

I moved to Boston from Japan with my family in 2008, and I enjoy sharing Japanese culture with children through art and activities such as traditional origami. In my free time, I enjoy drinking tea, spending time with my family, meditating, and finding opportunities for creativity and mindfulness in everyday life.

My favorite children’s book is Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry. Nothing makes me smile more than seeing children’s happiness—or seeing the artwork they create. Each piece gives me a glimpse into a child’s imagination and individual way of seeing the world.

I love everything about working with young children! I have always had a passion for working with children and believe that early childhood is a crucial stage in their development. Teaching young children gives me the privilege to positively influence their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. It is always amazing to me how much young children grow in a school year.