...I am a certified Reading Recovery teacher and well trained in Fountas and Pinnel Literacy Program. As a Reading Specialist I designed a Guided Reading Program for grades 3-5 that was later decided to be used by all 5 elementary schools in the district. When I worked at the middle school level, the school was at first a school in need of improvement. (read more)
...My undergraduate and masters degrees are in Elementary and Special Education (Keuka College). My doctorate is in Executive Leadership at St. John Fisher College. I have 20 years of experience in education serving as an elementary school teacher, a lead special education teacher, a student affairs professional, a home educator and a life skills coach. (read more)
...I have worked with children and adults to help them learn English as a second language. I absolutely love helping people have their "AHA!" moments when a lesson finally clicks! I have my TESOL certification. (read more)