Ali graduated from McDaniel College with a major in Spanish and earned a Masters of Art in Teaching from Simmons College. She has experience teaching in early childhood, pre-kindergarten, after school programs, and also working in religious school and summer camp settings. Before joining the TEL community, Ali taught at Nashoba Brooks School in Concord.

Ali appreciates developing relationships with her students and building a classroom community; creating a strong sense of belonging is central to her teaching practice. She is excited to join the staff at TEL and is looking forward to a wonderful year ahead.