I realized how passionate I am about teaching and helping people understand important and difficult topics, like mathematics, and I decided to get a Master's degree. I moved to Berkeley, CA and studied in the Masters and Credential in Science and Mathematics Education program. I completed research projects about teacher inquiry cycles and student thinking, along with my Master's Thesis that analyzed the impact of metacognitive actions by way of data collection on student learning and comprehension in the mathematics classroom.

I am passionate and energized when it comes to mathematics education. I embrace the challenge of engaging students in meaningful activities to support the development of their understanding. I believe the mathematical practice standards are as important, or even more so, as the content standards. Students of all ages and levels need opportunities to form explanations and to critique the reasoning of others; they should be encouraged to reason abstractly and quantitatively by using specific tools appropriately. My goal is to remain on the cutting edge of educational research and innovation in order to continue to establish productive and equitable learning environments for all learners, inside and outside the classroom.