...As an adult, I myself am learning Italian and ASL, so I understand how it feels to learn an additional language. This has helped me to better understand the struggles that language learners can experience and has helped me to realize the importance of meeting students where they are and creating... (read more)
...Currently, I am pursuing my Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy. I have taught ELA and Math across the K-6 grade bands and focus on the learning to read/reading to learn shift. Additionally, I have taught composition, literature, and ethics courses at the university level. (read more)