Start connecting—stop correcting.

I am the Founder and Educational Director of First Discoveries Christian Preschool, an Exemplary Preschool for Valley Christian Schools since it's inception, where I’ve spent more than 20 years supporting hundreds of families through early development, social-emotional growth, and strong family partnerships.

Building on that foundation, I founded FirstConnect, a program that provides trauma-responsive parenting support and guidance to parents and caregivers who want to strengthen relationships at home. I am a Certified Trauma-Responsive Parenting Coach through the From Fear to Love™ model by Bryan Post and a Court-Approved Mediator with Project Sentinel in the Superior Court, assisting in Civil Harassment cases and supporting families through high-stress transitions with calm and understanding.

In addition, I founded Lovewalk Ministries, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to equipping individuals and families for healthy, thriving relationships. I am a licensed Minister in Education.

Across all areas of my work—education, family support, and community care—my focus remains the same: helping people find safety, connection, and peace that lasts.
I am also fluent in Spanish and English and have walked the path from disconnect to genuine communication and I want to help.

This work began with my own story. I didn’t come to it because life at home was peaceful—it was anything but. I tried the books, the strategies, and all the “right” methods, yet nothing seemed to help. The harder I tried to fix things, the more disconnected we became.

Over time, I realized how deeply stress affects connection—in our children and in us. Most of us were never taught what to do when emotions run high or small moments turn into big conflicts. We love our kids deeply, but stress and exhaustion can keep us stuck in survival mode.

That’s where this work begins. Together, we slow down, look beneath the behavior, and understand what drives our reactions. From there, change starts to take root through calm, awareness, and connection.

Our heart is for families in their most vulnerable seasons—because every home deserves peace, and every child deserves room to grow.

Sessions are offered in four-hour blocks to allow time for reflection, implementation, and feedback—so growth feels steady and lasting. In-person sessions are preferred, though hybrid options are available for busy families who want to stay consistent.

If it feels like nothing fits your child or family anymore, you’re not alone. FirstConnect offers a practical, compassionate path toward trust and connection that lasts.

Families today face more stress than ever—long work hours, financial strain, and constant pressure to “get it right.” Even with love and good intentions, that stress can lead to conflict, disconnection, or exhaustion at home. FirstConnect helps families slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the behavior, and rebuild safety, confidence, and trust.

Parent & Family Coaching
Helping parents move from power struggles to calm communication and stronger relationships.

Challenging Behavior
Understanding what drives behavior so parents can respond with empathy and confidence.

Trauma-Responsive Parenting 

From Fear to Love™
Shifting parenting from reactivity to relationship through science-based, compassion-driven tools.

Mediation & Co-Parenting Support
Guiding parents through separation or blended family transitions with stability and cooperation.

Teacher & Educator Training
Equipping educators with trauma-informed tools to create calm, connected classrooms.

Each FirstConnect session helps restore calm, strengthen connection, and build families that thrive—together.