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Education: Masters from UCD in 2017 

Year you started in the field: 2013 

Year you started at Paddington: 2015 
 
What is Paddington to you? 
Walking into Paddington in 2015 on my first day as an intern, I had no idea just how lucky I was. It was a transformative year in many ways, solidifying my educational philosophy and my belief in learning through play. Now, as a lead teacher at Paddington, each day makes me more of a believer in the extraordinary power of play and its purpose and place in the classroom and in the lives of young children. Every day, I see what learning through play looks like. I see children who are excited to be at school, children who are engaged in their learning, and children who are curious about the world around them. I see children who are encouraged to follow their interests as far as they go. I see children transforming paper and tape into something an adult could never have planned. I see groups of children swirling around the playground together, playing an imaginary game they have just created.  Days at Paddington are filled with joy, creativity, curiosity, and exploration. Open-ended play allows for the whole child to be nurtured and to grow at their own pace, setting them up to be confident, empathetic, imaginative, and resilient citizens of the world. 
 
When I’m not at Paddington….
I love to cook, hike, go to concerts, and spend time with my family, especially in the mountains! 

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  • Home
    • Greeting from Head of School
    • Strategic Plan
    • Head of School Search
    • History >
      • Colorado State Historic Designation
    • Giving >
      • Annual Giving
      • Annual Report
      • Taking Flight: The Deb Deverell Legacy Campaign
    • Blog
    • Kind Words
    • In the News
  • Why Play at Paddington?
    • Why Play?
    • Curriculum
    • Social Emotional Learning
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion >
      • Glossary of Terms
      • Affinity Group: Parents of Children of Color
      • Family Toolkit
    • Outdoor Classroom
    • Our Team >
      • Meet Our Teachers
      • Meet Our Administrators
      • Meet Our Staff
      • Meet Our Board
      • Meet Our PFA
      • Professional Development
    • Career Opportunities
  • Admission
    • Admission
    • Class Offerings
    • Tuition & Payment Options
    • Extended Day
    • Financial Assistance
    • Summer Camp
    • Inquire or Schedule a Tour
  • Resources
    • Great Books for Children
    • 1,000 Books by Kindergarten
    • Play-Based Articles
    • DEI Family Toolkit
    • Recommended Reading for Separation Anxiety
  • Current Families
    • All Aboard!
    • Handbook & Directory
    • Important Forms
    • 24-25 Calendar
    • 25-26 Planning Calendar
    • Class Lists 2024-25
    • Gift Giving at Paddington
    • Gala 2025
    • Parent Portal
  • Contact