As a special education bilingual inclusion teacher, my work is driven by my experiences with immigrant and refugee populations. I am particularly interested in the intersections of disability, migration, culture, and technology in education. My personal and professional background, including growing up in a multicultural environment and being the grandchild of refugees, has deeply connected me to these communities.
I aim to explore how technology can bridge gaps in resources and opportunities for marginalized students and advance educational curricula to cater to their unique needs. My hands-on experience with immigrant and newcomer student populations has deepened my understanding of the challenges they face and the critical role technology can play in creating inclusive learning environments.
Service & Leadership: Empowering Through Education
Innovation
How can we increase innovative educational and technological approaches for refugees with disabilities and resettled students?
Inclusivity
What does research say about inclusive practices for English language learners with disabilities? What inclusive practices exist in the United States and internationally? Discover more as I explore effective teaching and technological methods.
Justice
How can we use technological advancements to incorporate culturally responsive teaching methods and trauma-informed learning?
Fight for educational justice.
At Your Service:
Attended the NJCU EdTech Reception
2024 - 2025
Trained and differentiated the SONDAY Curriculum for Special Ed Bilingual Students
Won the Autism Acceptance Door Contest for Jersey City Public Schools
Created Jersey City Public School’s First Henna Club
Received ESL and Bilingual Teaching Certifications of the NJ DOE
Recognized by Malala Yousafzai on TikTok
Created a Calming Room for Students
Became an Adjunct Professor of NJCU’s New Pathways
Taught an Adult ESL Course through the JC Public Library to Newly-Arrived Mothers in Jersey City
Began New Position at A. Harry Moore Laboratory School as a Special Education Teacher Teaching Family Consumer Science
2025-2026
2026-2027
Invited to speak on Indigenous People’s Day in Rhode Island about the Palestinian Genocide
Started a Podcast Series, “Special Education Without Borders”
Became a member of the Comparative & International Education Society’s South Asia Special Interest Group
Attended the 2025 North American Refugee Health Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada
My Educator Toolkit
This site “provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators can use these materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create inclusive school communities where children and youth are respected, valued and welcome participants”.
“Abolitionist Teaching Network is a network of critical educators committed to the abolition of the school-prison nexus and the radical transformation of all learning spaces. Year round, they host political education, healing justice, and affinity group events for educators, organizers, students, and parents/caregivers. Follow us on socials to stay up to date”.
The IRC and Sesame Workshop are collaborating on a program called Ahlan Simsim to provide educational support to children in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. The program aims to help young refugees and their families cope with crisis and build a brighter future.