Helping Students Discover Their Place in the World

Through international education, experiential learning, and intercultural understanding, I help students develop the confidence and perspective needed to thrive in an interconnected world.

About Me

Helping students navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

For more than 25 years, I have worked at the intersection of education, global learning, and student development. My career has taken me from New York City to the Middle East and New England, always guided by a belief that education should expand perspectives, foster curiosity, and prepare students to engage meaningfully with the world around them.

My professional journey has included work with students and educators in diverse settings, from urban schools in New York City to the innovative global community of New York University Abu Dhabi and, most recently, St. Andrew's School, where I have led initiatives in global education, experiential learning, international student support, and Theory of Knowledge.

Throughout my career, I have designed transformative educational experiences that help students cross borders, build cultural understanding, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a complex world. Whether through international travel, interdisciplinary learning, or meaningful reflection, my work centers on one question:

Today, I continue to explore the power of global education, experiential learning, and thoughtful leadership to create opportunities for connection, growth, and discovery.

Field Notes and Observations

TOK in Berlin: Making an Obtuse Subject Real for Students

As a Theory of Knowledge educator, I am continually searching for ways to help students encounter history rather than simply learn about it. This essay explores the power of bearing witness as a means of preserving oppressed narratives, examining how the destruction and preservation of documents became acts of both resistance and remembrance. Read more.

Don’t be silly, Andrea: The Case for Digital Minimalism

Several years ago, I began noticing a contradiction. I spent my professional life encouraging students to engage deeply with the world around them, yet I often found myself pulled away from the present moment by a device in my pocket. Read more.

Right Here Right Now: The Power of Storytelling in Education

With attention spans shrinking, storytelling is a way to harness the attention of oversaturated minds. Studies show that when we touch people’s hearts, we can plant memories. Read more.

See How the Sand Sings and the Stars Shine: Perspectives from Abu Dhabi

What happens when a place moves from being a destination to becoming home? Drawing on my years at NYU Abu Dhabi, this reflection explores the unexpected lessons I learned about culture, friendship, family, and the power of seeing the world through different eyes. Read more.

Explore My Experience

My career has been guided by a simple belief: education should help people understand both themselves and the world around them.

Over the past 25 years, I have worked in global education, student development, experiential learning, and educational leadership across New York City, NYU Abu Dhabi, and St. Andrew's School. The CV below offers a snapshot of that journey.

  • Global Education & International Programs

  • Experiential Learning

  • Student Development & Well-Being

  • Theory of Knowledge (IB)

  • Cross-Cultural Competency

  • Strategic Program Development

  • Educational Leadership

  • Faculty Mentoring

  • International Student Support

  • Building Accessibility into Place Based Learning

  • Risk Assessment and Management

  • Terra Dotta

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Continue the conversation.

Throughout my career, the most meaningful opportunities have begun with a simple conversation.

If you'd like to discuss global education, student belonging, experiential learning, or new possibilities for collaboration, I'd be delighted to connect.