About Me

I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your children.  I was born and raised in San Diego and lived here most of my entire life (I spent 2.5 years living abroad in Switzerland).  I graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and emphasis in Child Behavior. This is my second-year homeschooling, and I am a wife and mom of two, Campbell - 9 and Madelyn - 7.

I spent 7 years working at SeaWorld, 5 of those working in the Education Department focused on teaching kids and adults about marine life.   During my time there, I worked closely with the animal care and training staff, educated large groups of adults and children at various animal exhibits throughout the park, provided behind the scenes in-depth tours, and taught classroom dissection lessons.  This wide variety of activities has provided me with in-depth knowledge of the care and rescue/ rehabilitation of marine animals. I am passionate about marine life and am so excited to open the eyes and hearts of your kids to ensure they have a better understanding and knowledge of marine life through this amazing program.

16 week semester course

I learned while working at SeaWorld to "make fun and learning contagious". I strive weekly with each class to do just that.  This advanced in-depth class is fully dedicated to taking students deeper into facts and adaptations of ocean animals. We all learn differently, therefore we will use hands on experiments, group discussion, crafts, and more to help remember facts and demonstrations each week as we dive into the animals that inhabit our marvelous oceans.

Mammals Course

Learn why beluga whales don’t have a dorsal fin. Get hands on with a blubber experiment to learn how blubber is different than fat. What is the top predator of the land and the sea? What marine mammal eats the highest percentage of its body weight, and other amazing facts.

Sharks & Rays/Fish/Birds/Turtles Course

Learn how far away a shark can smell blood and about their ability to sense a heartbeat, how many feathers per square inch a penguin has and why flight is impossible. Or how long can a sea turtle can hold its breath, and their ability to migrate thousands of miles.

Payment:

$325/semester + $25 material fee

Can be paid in full or over 5 months at $70 per month due by the 1st of each month.

Course for K-8th grade students.

Homework and Materials: All supplies, books, diagrams, and lab materials will be provided in class. Homework is optional with take home sheets to expand the students’ knowledge of the weeks lesson. 

Three class options:

In-Person Courses:

1 hour per week 

Day and Time (choose one): 

Wednesday 8:30-9:30 am (Grades 1-5) - Mammals

Wednesday 9:40-10:40 am (Grades 1-5) - Sharks & Rays/Fish/Birds/Turtles

Wednesday 10:50-11:50 am (Grades 4-8th)  - Sharks & Rays/Fish/Birds/Turtles

Wednesday 12:50pm-1:50pm (Grades K-3) - Sharks & Rays/Fish/Birds/Turtles

Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm (Grades 4-8) - Mammals

Online and/or In-person Course:
1 hour per week 

Day and Time: 

Fridays 10:30-11:30am

Offered at various locations in Encinitas and Carlsbad including Aviara Community Park and Poinsettia Park 

Contact for schedule