...As a child, I struggled as a student. My difficulties stemmed not from a lack of interest, but rather were due to a lack of direction; I didn’t know where or how to focus my thirst for knowledge. It is due to my own frustration as a student navigating my way through my school years that I developed an interest in helping others who are experiencing similar struggles. (read more)
...I am currently pursuing an add-on certification in Library Science to further expand my expertise in literacy, research, and student learning. Over the past seven years, I have taught first grade in a public school setting, working with students of varying academic abilities and learning styles.... (read more)