...It is my mission to serve students from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds by grounding my teaching practice in individualized learning and building strong relationships. I will work to create a culture of educational trust by encouraging students to celebrate the small achievements ... (read more)
...I'm also quite experienced in cross-stitching and have moderate experience in macrame. I've taught my 3 children, through high school, as well as guiding them through some of their college courses. During my homeschooling journey, I also taught numerous homeschool groups: co-ops, 4H, Girl Scouts, Keepers of the Faith, etc. etc. etc. (read more)
...Some of these include a yearlong practicum for differentiated learning through the All Kinds of Minds Institute (North Carolina), Singapore Math and a variety of multi-sensory reading techniques. I have served as Director of Curriculum and Instruction in local schools training teachers, developi... (read more)
...When I work with students, I want to help them to lose their fear of math and science and start to understand the underlying concepts until they can solve problems, not through ineffective rote memorization but from a foundation of understanding. I believe that everyone has the ability to master... (read more)
...For the past ten years, first and foremost as a Teacher, Mentor teacher through TAP, English Language Arts Content Trainer, Performance Management Specialist, Director of Schools and currently as a Principal has afforded me the opportunity to successfully work with parents, students, and other co... (read more)