Hello. I began my teaching career as a Highschool Student in 1987 as a State Certified Preschool Teacher. I attended USF (University of South Florida) in Tampa, FL and earned my Bachelor's Degree, cum laude, in Elementary Ed grades 1-6.  I added two additional Certifications: English grades 6-12 and PreK-Primary (age 3 to grade 3).  I am currently waiting for my Autism Endorsement to process through the DoE.

**I am very proud to say Outschool informed me Fall 2019 that I was the first to be approved for an Autism Social Club - I am honored to be a part of your child’s life**

I currently teach 1st grade in a small private school.  Previously, I was a Lead VPK (Voluntary PreK) Teacher and have taught various grade levels in Preschools, Public and Private Schools from age 2 years old on up into high school with our own boys in our Home School Program. I've earned "Highly Effective" in all areas and love teaching.  

I Homeschooled for 22 years - and even taught at public school, then VPK at a private school as I continued our Home School.  Over the years, I have volunteered for our state-wide Homeschool Association and sat on our County School Board Homeschool Portfolio Review Committee.  I pride myself on searching for ways to accommodate and adjust as needed to learner styles.  I enjoy assisting families in their education decisions.  I am special needs sensitive in the areas of ASD, TS, ADHD, and Gifted.  Not only have I taught those with these diverse challenges in my classroom settings, but I am also parenting my own children who have them as well.  Our Family is walking through a new Season with the passing of our Precious young son (Jan 2021).

Interesting facts about our Family: we have three SPCA rescued cats and enjoy playing Tennis and watching movies in our backyard home theatre  :)  

Nearly all photographs used on my Photography Classes/Course and some other Class listings are my own!