Family: My parents and my brother.

Pet: I have a dog, Grady, a 5-year-old Jack Russell terrier.

Nickname: Mouch.

How long have you lived in Newtown? On and off since age 10, so about 20 years.

Work: I work at Newtown High School as a Social Studies/flex teacher. I also work at The Creamery seasonally; I’ve been there 16 years now. I also run a youth ski program at Butternut in the winter.

What do you like to do in your free time? I coach cheer at the high school and help run work camp.

Are you part of any clubs, organizations and/or communities of faith? I’m on the board and a chaperone for Newtown Ecumenical Workcamp Servants; I’m a co-advisor for the current junior class at the high school; I co-advise Educators Rising, a club for future teachers, social workers, anything in schools; and I organize a Europe trip for students every April break.

Do you have a favorite podcast? Either “Giggly Squad” or “Diary of a CEO.”

What did you want to be when you grew up? I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, which worked very well. I ended up back where I went.

Favorite TV show? I love the whole Below Deck series, all versions of it.

Favorite music genre? Country.

Favorite musical performer? The Jonas Brothers.

What is something you cannot live without? My dog. He’s just awesome, and so cute. My phone, I’d be happy to give up.

Do you have any pet peeves? Slow walkers. I walk like I’m on a mission.

What was the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? It all works out. It doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy, but what’s supposed to be is supposed to be — it’s going to work out.

What is your proudest accomplishment? Last year the cheerleading team won the New England championship. We’re the first team at the high school to do that, and that was huge. It was incredible. I’ll rewatch that video and it still feels amazing. Those kids worked so hard.

Favorite food? Any sort of Mexican food.

What is your favorite thing about Newtown? It’s homey. It gives that homey vibe.

Do you have a personal credo? “We can do hard things.” I feel like I say that a lot lately, either to myself or to teams or students. It’s just a good thing to keep in mind.