I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, where family, food, and community were pillars of everything I was taught. I was raised by women who made things work with what they had—and who showed up for their people every single day.

I moved to Phoenix to attend ASU and began my teaching career in South Phoenix, where I found my purpose in classrooms that reflected the community I came from.

After years in the classroom and systems-level leadership, I’m ready to build something different. Something deeply personal. I’m starting small—in my home, in my neighborhood, with my own hands and heart. Because this community deserves a school that feels like home.

La Escuela del Barrio exists to give young children a strong, connected and grounded start to their education.
We center growth, community, and family as the foundation for learning. Our mission is to build a school where children feel safe, seen, and supported—and where families are true partners in the process. This isn’t just a preschool. It’s a place where community grows together.