When did you graduate from RCS? What was your favorite thing about Radcliffe Creek School or what was your favorite memory?
I graduated from Radcliffe in 2005. One of my earliest memories, and favorites, was doing sensory letter sound activities, especially when there was something edible involved. I still remember making whipped cream from scratch as part of a lesson. I’ve always learned best through hands-on and auditory experiences, so things really stuck with me when we built out anatomy and physiology concepts right on the walls, ceiling, and doors of the classroom. That type of immersive learning made a big impact.
Tell me about what you have been doing since you left Radcliffe.
After Radcliffe, I went on to graduate from Gunston, then earned a degree in kinesiology from the University of Maryland, where I worked as a student athletic trainer for the football team. I later completed a master’s in sports industry management from Georgetown. For the past decade, I’ve been working in the parks and recreation field, and I’m currently the Deputy Director for Kent County Parks & Recreation. Outside of work, life is full with my two boys, they're 2 and 4, so there’s never a dull moment!
What are your plans for the future?
Right now, I’m really focused on the present. Life with two little ones and a full-time job keeps me busy! Looking ahead, I want to continue growing in my role and expanding what we offer through Parks & Rec, bringing in new programs and building stronger connections in the community. Personally, I’m also making it a priority to carve out quality time with my family. I want to give my kids the same kind of support and foundation I was lucky enough to have.
Is there anything you learned at RCS that prepared you for what you're doing now?
Absolutely. RCS taught me how to advocate for myself and gave me the tools to learn in ways that worked for me. That foundation helped me succeed later in school and in my career. It also shaped the way I work with people now, I try to meet them where they are, just like my teachers at Radcliffe did for me.
Do you have advice for current Radcliffe students who might be struggling at school or who might not see their strengths yet?
Yes, don’t think of learning differently as a weakness. It’s your superpower! Once you figure out how your brain works best, lean into it. The things that make you different now will set you apart in the best way later.
What else would you like to share?
Radcliffe was the first place I felt truly comfortable just being myself. I’m grateful my parents recognized I needed something different and made it possible for me to attend. I made lifelong friends there, Colleen Williams (Miller back then) is still one of my closest friends, and now our kids play together and our husbands are best friends too. The connections I made at RCS continue to be a part of my life, and I’ll always be thankful for that.