Born and raised in South Florida, I had the privilege of attending one of the state’s top private schools for nine years—an experience that sparked a lifelong love of learning. I later earned a degree in Sociology and Spanish from Florida State University, where I deepened my understanding of people, cultures, and social systems.Becoming a parent led me to homeschool my children, and what began as responding to a calling from The Lord quickly became a passion. Immersing myself in the world of alternative education, I spent the past decade supporting homeschooling families and gaining a front-row seat to both the beauty and the challenges of educational choice. From that journey, Florida Christian Academy (FCA) was born—an answer to the growing need for something different, especially for teenagers.  One of the most transformative aspects of our approach is helping students access free college courses while still in high school. Watching them build confidence as they tackle college-level work—often discovering they're more capable than they imagined—is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. It’s a powerful way to prepare them for the future without burdening them with student debt. I find joy in bringing vision to life and building thriving communities where students and families feel supported and inspired.