Q: Where did you used to work?

A: “At Thousand Oaks High School for 18 years as a math teacher.”

Q: What’s the most unique thing about Louisville to you?

A: “The sense of community of all girls and all faculty and the sisters, it’s like it’s one big family.

Q: What sparked your interest in teaching?

A: “I loved math, but early on I learned that I liked helping other people figure out problems.”

Q: What is your teaching philosophy?

A: “I’m not only trying to teach students mathematics, but I’m teaching students to be problem solvers in all areas of their lives. I want to teach my students life skills.”

Q: What are three things that you would bring with you if you were stranded on an island?

A: “Caffeine, my phone so I could contact family and friends and an umbrella because the sun is hot.”

Q: What’s your favorite smell?

A: “The smell of cooking a Thanksgiving meal in the morning.”

Q: Top three favorite songs?

A: See how we are by X, Somewhere beyond the sea by Bobby Darin, and Ave Maria.