About dana

Dana graduated from IUPUI in December of 2017 with her degree in Elementary Education, specializing in English as a new language. She did her summer internship with Down Syndrome Indiana , which then sparked her interest in becoming a Special Education teacher. She has taught Special Education at the kindergarten through 8th grade level serving the inner city of Indianapolis. She obtained her Masters in Education with a specialization in urban education in 2023. Throughout her 9 years in education, she has taught a variety of students, including general education, special education , and Montessori preschool! Her education philosophy includes thinking outside of the box, even if that means meeting them under a table. Meeting students figuratively and sometimes physically where they are! 

Outside of the education world, Dana is a mother of two to a 12 year old and a 16 month old, and a wife. Her passions are tending to her chickens, yoga, birthwork, as she is a certified holistic doula, as well as homesteading, gardening, and cooking! She is a certified postpartum nutrition specialist, and when she is not with students or clients she runs a side business serving her community by preparing and delivering nutrient dense meals to mothers or teaching yoga in the Indianapolis area!