Since I was a young girl, I knew in my heart I wanted to be a teacher. My friends and I would play school and I would always take the role of the teacher—writing on the board, making up activities, pretending to grade papers—I felt like I was in my element at age 7!

I lived out my dream and have been working in PK-12 education for the last 20 years—10 years as a teacher (and Department Chair & Program Director). 8 years as an administrator, and 3 years as a consultant. Like many of you, I have spent the majority of my life prioritizing work and have felt incredibly fulfilled in my career. Seeing people’s eyes light up during those ah-hah moments (both students AND adults!) and knowing I was making a positive impact in lives has proven to me that education is truly my calling. However, in my 20+ years of work, I have also felt exhausted, sometimes frustrated, and occasionally resentful. I had good relationships with colleagues, great performance reviews, and was practicing healthy habits in my personal life, so, I wondered…what was going on?

I dove into research and conducted my own study to learn more about how other educators are feeling and to what they attribute their feelings of wellbeing (or lack thereof). I was not surprised to find that I was not alone in how I was feeling and decided it was time to make a difference—in my own life and in the lives of my educator friends. I became a Board Certified Life Coach to have the necessary tools and resources in supporting colleagues and started Recentered LLC to begin making a broader impact.

Now I have the opportunity to work with educators throughout the nation to be a sounding board. I listen to understand and provide an outside perspective filled with educational expertise, understanding, and compassion. I help my clients determine the things that are “off” and help them implement new tools or create new habits. My mission is truly to empower educators to be the best they can be in their careers, while also maintaining a life of balance.

On a personal level, I have aligned myself and my daily work with my values and am living a life recentered. I am fulfilled in my career and have time for my family, my hobbies, and my passions. I know it’s possible—I’m living proof—and I want to give you the resources, tools, and support in living recentered too!

Take your first small step to begin making a positive difference in your life. Our first call is free! I’m here for you as a fellow educator looking forward to supporting you on your journey to making transformational change.