Learning differences don’t bother me. Why? Because I’ve taught in a school for them and my own family deals with ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. I chose to not go back into the classroom because of my own children needing a different approach.  (Please scroll down to read my class policies at the bottom)

I believe in hands-on learning and I'm big on student involvement in classes. Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to remember something you've actually done and discussed versus read about? When we touch, play, ask, and do, we remember so much better. You'll never get a straight lecture class from me. I strongly encourage students to ask questions and to participate. I also understand that sometimes kids need a bit more time to speak and formulate ideas. Patience and encouragement are virtues that you will see exercised in my classes. 

When I'm not teaching on Outschool or homeschooling my children, I teach English to refugees or processing immigration paperwork. I have also worked at international boarding schools with middle and high schoolers. I absolutely love working with people from every walk of life and have spent hours listening to my students tell me their stories. In my former brick and mortar classrooms, I taught Latin and science in a Classical model school. I also taught English and science in a school for learning differences.  

In addition to the humans in my family, I also have a dog, two guinea pigs, a gerbil, a hedgehog, four chickens, and a hamster at the moment! I grew up with house rabbits who would watch tv with us. I love being outside, I love reading, and I love creating. 

Policies as of August 8, 2020:
---
* If Zoom kicks out the teacher, please wait up to 5 minutes. I will post if I am able to continue class or have to reschedule in the classroom during that time. 

* If Zoom kicks out the whole class, again, please wait up to 5 minutes while trying to re-enter. If you are unable to get back in, please message me. I will work with you to transfer you to another section. 

* You must request a class recording to receive it.

* Effective immediately, requests for transfer will only be accepted with a minimum of 24 hours' notice. If you request a transfer with less than 24 hours' notice, you will receive the class recording. This move is necessary because, if you transfer without enough time to fill the spot you are transferring from, you are getting two spots in the class but only paying for one.