Hi!  I have taught elementary school children for 33 years.  I earned my undergrad degree in Early Childhood Education from Elizabeth City State University and my master's degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina State University. I am also certified in elementary math education and gifted education.  I taught first grade for 14 years, fourth grade for 11 years, second grade for 1 year, and third grade for 4 years. I was a curriculum coach for the remaining two years.  I recently retired from public school education.  Teaching elementary students, I taught all of the core subjects:  Reading & Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  I am a published author and poet. My specialty is teaching writing skills to young learners, ages 7-10. I offer classes and camps in poetry, writing skills development, and creative writing. My writing lessons always include a model exemplar and guided practice before learners work on assignments independently.  I am fulfilled when learners grow from writing a story idea to writing a well developed story. I love seeing children excited about writing!  My hobbies include sewing, machine and hand embroidery, crochet, and writing stories for children. I live with my husband and two dogs.