My passion is helping children love to read for pleasure.  My desire is ignite that interest in my students, too.  Also, discussion skills and literary analysis will be practiced through the Super Starters strategy.  Students will also practice thinking while reading by jotting notes on post it notes (and who doesn't love a post it note?) :)

I'm an experienced educator with 20 years of teaching experience. I have a Specialist degree (Ed.S) in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Business, and a Bachelor's degree in English.  I am certified to teach English, Reading, Gifted , and ESOL (English Learner's of a Second Language).  I taught English for five years, Reading for one year, was a reading/literacy coach for five years, a middle school Assistant Principal for seven years, and I am in my first year as a middle school Principal..  

I teach a wide range of ages and academic subjects with success. I love children, and I relate well to many age levels of learners. My greatest passion is to help students fall in love with learning and to feel confident about their abilities as learners. I have a passion for reading and writing and my utmost desire is to help children (and adults) fall in love with reading.  Being able to read leads to success in writing and in speaking and will help anyone feel more confident in play or at school. I particularly LOVE Harry Potter.  I have traveled to Scotland and London to see places that are are mentioned in the book, and to see the places that inspired JK Rowling.

I take a limited number of learners for individualized tutoring, customized around their strengths, ability levels and challenges of learning disabilities. Please inquire to see if I have an opening -I would love to help your child succeed! 

I live in Florida with a tabby cat named Taxi that I rescued from my school campus.  I also have a Poodle named Rue. 
I have traveled the world with my 27 year old daughter- we have been to Thailand, Japan China, Nepal, France, London, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Peru, Chile, to England, and Scotland. I love meeting new people and experiencing the world and different cultures!