background and education

Background

Victoria found the joy of movement as a little girl dancing, twirling, tumbling and cheering into adulthood. A foot injury in college led her to expand her expectations from purely physical fitness into a lifestyle that supports mind, body, and soul through her work with an Ayurvedic coach.

Dazzled by the effects that came from integrating Pilates, Yoga, and breath work into her traditionally high intensity training, she began to experience a more peaceful, holistic practice - balancing her fire-filled nature. 

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

Victoria earned her teaching degree from the College of Charleston. She is fascinated with the science behind the brain-body connection and was curious about how movement in the classroom impacts learning. During her undergraduate study she constructed active classes to have her middle schoolers up and moving every 10 minutes. She observed the positive impact of blood flow (through physical movement) on student engagement and began layering mindfulness techniques into her classes.

For 10 years she taught middle and high school in public and private sectors across the U.S and internationally. During her time in schools she designed and implemented mindfulness and movement classes and integrated meditation into classrooms. 

Forever a student, she continued postgraduate study and earned her ontological and leadership coaching degree in 2016 through Accomplishment Coaching, San Diego. She has worked since coaching individuals, leading workshops, and creating programs to elevate leaders and their teams. 

She is a certified group fitness instructor in reformer pilates and Barre3 and is a Registered Yoga Teacher through the International Yoga Alliance. As a mental health and eating disorder professional, she studied Health at Every Size and All Foods Fit philosophies and is a proud Body Positivity advocate. She continues to expand her practice and knowledge through attending regular retreats, workshops, and classes to continue to learn and grow. 

She will graduate from the ECLPS learning program in spring of 2025 and pursue her M.Ed in the fall of 2025.

  • EdMarket Next Generation Rising Star Recipient, 2024

  • ECLPS Graduate May 2025

  • Middle School Math and Social Studies, BA, College of Charleston, SC

  • Certified Math and Social Studies Teaching Credential, South Carolina

  • Certified Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance 

  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Barre3 and RockSalt Pilates 

  • Certified Ontological and Leadership Coach, Accomplishment Coaching, CA