Education

Computer Science

I've been making websites since 3rd grade and programming since high school using TI-BASIC and Java. I've also worked as a software developer using languages such as Python and JavaScript and have completed a range of coursework in computer science and CS education.

College of St. Scholastica

I am currently pursuing my M.Ed. in Computer Science Education. In summer 2018, I earned the graduate certificate in Computer Science Education (4.0 GPA) with a capstone project in Android application development. My coursework covered AP Computer Science A with Java, AP Computer Science Principles with App Inventor and Mobile CSP, and computational thinking with Scratch.

University of California, Berkeley

In spring 2018, I earned my professional certificate in Software Development and Programming (4.0 GPA). The coursework included programming in Python and C, databases with SQL, electronics, computer architecture, physical computing with the Raspberry Pi, the software development life cycle, networking, and cybersecurity. I also researched internet technologies and the digital divide.

Professional Development

I regularly complete professional development and online coursework to stay abreast of current technologies used in the industry and the classroom. My PD and online courses have covered topics such as LEGO robotics, iOS development with Swift, and the history of technology.

Web Development

I am a self-taught web developer who has been building websites with HTML/CSS and PHP since the early 2000s. I learned JavaScript, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails through online courses and worked professionally as a web developer with PHP, Python, and JavaScript.

Stanford University

In summer 2007, I completed Stanford's Java-based intro computer science class, CS106A.

Latin

I studied Latin starting in 6th grade and earned the Marian McNamara Scholarship to continue my studies at the college level. I've completed extensive coursework in Latin & Ancient Greek literature, the Italian language, and Roman history, art, and archaeology.

Brown University

In May 2013, I earned my B.A. in Classics (Latin & Greek) magna cum laude. While at Brown, I led the Classics Department Undergraduate Group and promoted Classics with a number of new activities, such as a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, an inscription walk, a graduate student panel, and a celebration of the Ides of March. I was awarded the Workman-Driscoll Premium for my service to the department. My honors thesis on the Tomb of Caecilia Metella combined literature, history, and archaeology and was awarded the James Aldrich Pirce Prize for best thesis on a Roman topic as well as the department's nomination for best thesis in the university.

Living Latin in Rome

In summer 2012, I participated in the Paideia Institute's Living Latin in Rome program, where I practiced spoken Latin in Rome, Italy. Upon returning to Brown in the fall, I co-founded Spoken Latin at Brown. The Paideia Institute invited me back the following summer as an Assistant Teacher for their high school spoken Latin program.

Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies

In fall 2011, I studied Roman history and archaeology at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies. While completing coursework in Greek literature and Latin inscriptions, I traveled throughout Italy and Sicily to study the Roman ruins and interned at the American Academy in Rome.