My main goal is to connect and support students here at Oak Bay High. I believe that High School can be many things and making meaningful connections along the way can help build resilience. I have had the pleasure to work with youth for my entire life - I started working summer camps with kids and I have coached numerous sports at many levels since I graduated high school. Witnessing growth is rewarding. Becoming a teacher and getting my masters in Counselling has given me even more opportunities to empower young people and I look forward to connecting with you along your journey. Please feel free to reach out to me via email or phone, see contact information below.

“Do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the years that have passed, there has never been another child like you.” - Pablo Casals

Student wellness is paramount to ensuring the best opportunity to find one’s own successes each school day, unencumbered; however, challenges do arise, be it social-emotional, family, friends, or relationships, and we are available to assist in any way we can. I feel fortunate to have taught at 5 different high schools: Stelly’s, Claremont, The Individual Learning Centre, Lambrick Park, and Oak Bay-getting to witness the brilliance that each school offered. Also, it allowed me to experience and grow from not only the staff in each building, but also, and most importantly, the students. I am a soccer coach at the school having coached both the girls’/boys’ teams at each level (Junior/Senior), which I am passionate about; it is just another way to make and grow connections with students. Finally, I am excited to be in the classroom teaching Sport Psychology 12, a course that I created and am excited to share with the students!

I have worked at Oak Bay High for a total of 3 years now. I am both a school counsellor and a Registered Clinical Counsellor and am the founder of The Neurodiversity Family Centre. I previously worked for Victoria Youth Empowerment Society as a Crisis Intervention counsellor at the youth detox and youth shelter. I work with youth and their parents to help build students’ capacity to find success in their endeavors, feel confident in themselves, and feel good about their unique abilities. I specialize in addictions, neurodiversity affirming ADHD support and parenting support. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing which includes building connections, self-esteem, self-efficacy and family support. Students can drop-in to see me during my work hours or can send me an Email to set up an appointment time. I also welcome guardians to connect with me if they are struggling with ways to support their Oak Bay student through challenges.

I am a School Counsellor and Registered Clinical Counsellor and I’m grateful to be part of this strong and compassionate team at Oak Bay High School.

I believe that healthy connections and relationships are paramount to student success.

There are so many things that contribute to wellness, and our capacity to be successful; physical health, a sense of safety, social connections and community, growing confidence and ability; all play a role in our overall sense of well-being. It is my goal to hold this awareness and be a resource and an anchor point for each student that I meet.

I have worked as a School Counsellor at both the Elementary and Secondary School levels.  I care about disability justice, intersectionality, and use a feminist lens in my approach. I am a First Nations Health Authority Approved Mental Health Provider and have pursued additional trainings in Nature Based, Somatic, Polyvagal, and Emotion Focused Therapies.

I hope that knowing a bit of my background helps people in this community find a safe caring space to explore their needs and access support.

I have been working at Oak Bay high since 2023. I’m here to help students navigate the ups and downs of high school life with a smile (and a bit of humor). Whether it’s dealing with school stress, tricky friendships, or you just need someone to vent to, I listen, guide, and offer support along the way.

I started working in child care, supporting young people in their personal growth. From there, I worked at the YMCA Young Moms Program, helping navigate the balance of parenting with personal development, education, and mental health.

I work with students one-on-one and in group settings to build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping strategies, hopefully making tough topics feel a little less… well, tough.

I believe that every student deserves to feel supported, understood, and ready to tackle whatever life throws their way—preferably with a sense of humor along the way. Students are welcome to drop-in anytime during school hours or can email me to set an appointment.