Hi there! 

I am a licensed English Language Arts teacher in the state of Louisiana. I have been an English teacher in public, private, parochial, and charter schools for the last 12 years and have been teaching altogether for 23 years in the New Orleans and Metro Atlanta area. I have been English department chair and have guided countless students to master the skill of writing cogent five-paragraph essays. I am a Teacher Consultant with the Greater New Orleans Writing Project and also received training through the Phillips Exeter Academy. Developing a safe space in which my students feel comfortable sharing their writing is important; I strive to create a sense of rapport and trust with my students. 

Nurturing Approach:
Through my 20-plus years of teaching experience, I have taken pride in my ability to foster warm relationships with my students. I get great joy when former students visit or message me to brag about how well they are doing because of the writing skills they mastered in my classes.  I strive to create a challenging yet enjoyable learning environment in my classes. 

As a mother of Twice-Exceptional students (ADHD, Gifted, Autism spectrum), I understand the importance of meeting individual needs while providing engaging content. My own history with ADHD allows me to understand and empathize with students who struggle with executive function issues and fluctuating energy levels.

My specialties include:

* Literacy and Reading
* Cross-curriculum programming including science and social studies
* Expertise serving learners of various ability levels, from gifted to those with special needs, helping them gain confidence, spark curiosity, and develop a love for learning.
* adapting and enhancing curricula to cater to diverse learning needs.