Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, specializing in English, from Missouri State University. Over the past eight years, she has built a dynamic teaching career across the United States and internationally, including the last two years teaching in Romania at both British and Romanian schools. Her passion for language acquisition, combined with extensive experience in diverse educational settings, has allowed her to inspire and motivate students from various cultural backgrounds.

With a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, Samantha nurtures supportive classroom environments where students feel valued and empowered. Her teaching approach incorporates inquiry-based learning and differentiated instruction, enabling learners to explore content creatively and critically while building confidence in their abilities. Samantha is dedicated to fostering strong relationships within her classroom community, partnering closely with parents and colleagues to ensure student success both academically and personally.