After 25+ years as a classroom teacher, interventionist, and literacy coach, I understand how even the most experienced elementary teachers can feel overwhelmed by everything they’re expected to accomplish. There are always students and situations that are a puzzle, new ideas to try, and always, always SO MANY components of literacy instruction to juggle every day. Not to mention the multitude of competing demands for your time.
That’s why my absolute favorite part of the work I do is sit side-by-side with a teacher, helping them to problem-solve their unique needs in real time, and watch the overwhelm turn into confidence.
You know how to teach.
My job is to help you cut through the noise, simplify your literacy instruction, and find practical solutions that work for YOUR students and YOUR classroom.”
Ready to simplify your literacy instruction?
Let’s work together!
I offer private, 1:1 coaching sessions to help you solve your literacy instruction frustrations. Click the button below to learn how we can work together!
On a personal note…
When I’m not digging into a professional book, taking an online literacy course, or planning the next engaging professional development for teachers, I’m relaxing!
I live a short distance from the beautiful NC mountains, where I love to hike with my family.
These days it’s usually just me and my adventurous and wonderful husband, since my oldest is out on her own and my youngest daughter is busy persuing her architecture degree. I also love to work out, stamp handmade cards, and am an avid reader.
Over the past 25+ years I have gained experience and deep insight through:
- 15 years in the classroom (kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade)
- 6 years as a K-5 Literacy Interventionist
- Literacy coaching in a K-5 school
- Experience in very high and low-performing schools, and everything in between
- Training in: SRSD, Releasing Writers, LETRS, Reading Simplified, Sounds Write, TCRWP reading and writing workshop
- Mentoring new teachers
- Peer Evaluator
- Bachelor’s of Science in PreK-6 Elementary Education
- Master’s degree in Reading (K-12)
- Endorsement as a Literacy Specialist and Coach
- Over two decades of attendance at national literacy conferences