...We were tasked to find a variety of strategies to help struggling learners be more successful. This has given me an edge, and has built a knack for finding strategies to address those trouble areas. I taught English as an elementary and middle school teacher for over 30 years. (read more)
...Everyone has something to share. If you think that you "don't know," or "can't think of anything," give me ten minutes and I'll have you stringing sentences together like you never thought you could. I am also a proponent of learning Latin/Greek roots and exploring the associations and subtexts... (read more)
...In 2003 I graduated with a degree in English Education from Western Carolina University. The following year I accepted a teaching position on a remote island in Alaska, located just thirty-four miles from Siberia. In this position I was responsible for the instruction of reading for students in grades eighth through twelfth. (read more)
...I have always had a love of language as well, and recently became certified to teach English as a second / foreign language. I am really excited about this new avenue to engage with others and to help others learn and grow. As a teacher, I am rigorous in terms of expectations, but playful and relaxed with the learning process and environment. (read more)