Ms. Vanessa grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and went to public school there. Go Brooklyn Tech! She then went to Boston University for her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Ms. Vanessa enjoys working in education for her students' growth. She has always thought teaching is a way to help students not only succeed academically but also succeed in life. She strives to show her students how to be good people in the world and have fun while learning. Ms. Vanessa really enjoys dancing to any kind of music but especially salsa! She enjoys dancing, working out, eating ice cream, and going for walks to explore her neighborhood!