What year did you become a member of the PS 230 community?

2015

What are some of your favorite hobbies and/or interests?

Hiking, yoga, reading, cooking, traveling, and theater are some of my favorite hobbies.

What do you like to do in NYC?

In my free time I enjoy visiting New York City museums. The MOMA is my favorite. When I need some time to think, I like to sit on the bench in front of Monet’s famous "Water Lilies."

What is your favorite book?

As a child I loved reading books about a fun and courageous girl, who is not afraid to be different. Pippi Longstocking is the protagonist in the eponymous series of children's books by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Inspired by Pippi, I always strive to be myself and encourage my students to be as well.

What is your favorite quote and why?

One of the greatest Russian writers, Leo Tolstoy, once said, “if you want to be happy, be.”

This simple but deep thought reminds me to appreciate everything I have and to treasure every moment with my family, friends, students, and colleagues.

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