Danielle has a BA in Journalism from the University of New Mexico and earned an Alternative Teaching License in Secondary Education from Central New Mexico Community College.

Danielle has 10 years of teaching experience and has taught in New Mexico, Beijing, and Hawai’i. She holds a Level II Teaching License for grades 6–12, with endorsements in Social Studies, Language Arts, and Visual Arts. Over the years, she has taught English, U.S. History, World History, Visual Arts, and Leadership.

Danielle’s goal is to promote a love of learning while fostering a creative environment where students can grow and succeed. One of her favorite aspects of teaching is seeing students excel in their projects and watching their individual gifts and talents shine through. She also enjoys planning school field trips and creating opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom.

Outside of school, Danielle enjoys biking, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and volunteering.