...As a Reading Specialist, I know the importance of knowing how to spelling words affects the comprehension of the reading process. I am a huge advocate in teaching phonics in regards to spelling lessons. Teaching the various rules of spelling in a fun, interactive way is a proactive way for students to remember and apply spelling in writing and reading. (read more)
...As part of a cohort of fellow students, I workshopped poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction works as a way of exploring, understanding, and expanding my craft. I also had the opportunity to engage with and learn from published local authors to better appreciate literature as an artform as wel... (read more)
...My last position was in a post-country called Kazakhstan. I left this position because my family did not like living outside the US. I am currently teaching at the University of Pittsburgh where I worked for seven years prior to heading to Kazakhstan. (read more)