Bobcat Stories

What's a fun or surprising fact that most people at the school might not know about you?

During college and graduate school, I took ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance classes purely for fun. They had nothing to do with my major, but I loved exploring movement and expression. I also took private flute lessons in college, another small detour that ended up being deeply rewarding. At one point, I even found myself directing a children’s choir at a large local church despite not being a singer myself. To this day, I’m still not sure how I ended up in that role, but it deepened my appreciation for music and the joy of guiding others to make it together.

Outside of school, how do you like to spend your free time? Any hobbies or interests you'd like to share?

These days, I rarely have much free time, but when I do, I love to read, practice piano, cook, and spend time with my family. I also enjoy visiting tea shops and trying different kinds of tea. Some of my friends joke that I’m a tea expert, but really, I just own a lot of tea and tea-related things. It’s more of a small obsession than an expertise.

Share a brief overview of your academic and professional journey that led you to Bosque School.

I studied international politics in college and earned a graduate degree in public policy. Early in my career, I worked as a budget and fiscal analyst across several levels of government, federal, state, county, and city, gaining a broad perspective on how public institutions operate.

Teaching, however, has always been my true passion. I’ve loved it since I was young and always knew I would eventually become a teacher. Before coming to Bosque School, I taught at another private school while also homeschooling my own children. 

What's one of your favorite memories or moments from your time at Bosque School so far?

My favorite moments as a teacher are when students suddenly light up and say, “I get it!” or “I understand it now.” Those moments of realization are deeply rewarding and remind me why I love teaching.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or activities outside of teaching? How do they tie into your role at Bosque School?

Outside of school, I lead a weekly online book club in Korean and direct a small youth group in my local community.

What would you tell a family that is considering Bosque School?

One of Bosque School’s greatest strengths is its community. It fosters a positive, supportive environment where students can learn holistically and explore a wide range of learning opportunities.

If you could give one piece of advice to your students, what would it be?

Ask yourself this one question in every class: “Why?” Then, challenge yourself to find the answer.