...My focus was always on using these skills to improve student writing, not to have students use them in isolation. Correct grammar, usage, and mechanics polish writing and help students speak the language of success. As a high school English teacher, I focused on both learning to read and reading to learn. (read more)
...I read all types of things. I love using and sharing interesting words and turns of phrases. I believe in speaking to children as if they can also learn to enjoy words. (read more)
...Many parents who home-school their children are not professional educators, and therefore may not fully understand the content of the subjects they are teaching or the best methods to present new skills to their children. This is understandable, and is why a professional, experienced teacher sho... (read more)
...A highlight of my career was when I was awarded the Friends of Catholic Education Teacher of the Year. This award was received with great honor and I was very pleased to know that my colleagues and administrators selected me for this title. My formal education consists of: a private-school high school diploma, a Bachelors in English from Mount St. (read more)