Hello.

My career took me through investment banking, corporate strategy, and corporate finance at PNC Bank, Scotts Miracle‑Gro, and JPMorgan Chase — most recently as a project manager on a Machine Learning team. Then I became a Guide. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Helping young learners grow real skills, find their voices, and lead their own learning is the most meaningful work I’ve done. I hold a B.S. from Ohio State and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

If you’re dreaming of a school where children love learning and are empowered to lead — let’s talk.

I believe learning happens best through curiosity, play, and adventure. I hold a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Ashland University, and student-taught in Australia — an experience that lit a lasting fire for hands-on learning.

Back in the States, I spent five years in a full-inclusion preschool classroom and another five teaching kindergarten. Along the way I became a national and international PAX Good Behavior trainer, helping educators build self-regulation strategies with young learners.

Outside the studio, I’m with family, reading, or volunteering at a camp for youth living with diabetes.

Born in Chicago, raised in Virginia, trained in Illinois — I earned my Doctorate of Optometry before settling in Ohio with my family. My path into education began during my first pregnancy, when I discovered Montessori philosophy and its deep respect for children’s independence.

We’d heard about Acton’s impact from friends across the country. When we learned there was one right here in Columbus, the choice became simple. Our son Savya has grown from Spark to Growth, and we’ve watched the learner-driven model build his confidence and curiosity firsthand.

I’ve spent years teaching Gujarati to young children using hands-on, Montessori-inspired methods — blending culture, language, and child-led learning. My healthcare background taught me to listen closely and support growth carefully. More than anything, I bring the heart of a parent who believes deeply in this approach.