Experienced Reading Specialist with a demonstrated history of collaborating with administrators, district leaders, classroom teachers, special educators, parents and students in achieving literacy success. Strong commitment to educating families on the benefits of read-alouds and shared reading experiences in the home setting. Skilled in Coaching, Educational Assessment and Analysis, and Professional Development. Strong education professional with a Master's degree of Education (M.Ed.) focused in Reading Instruction. Former special educator.
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Hanover Education Foundation Grant Winner (May 2017); Richmond Area Reading Council Reading Teacher of the Year Recipient (May 2013); Iota State Grant, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Recipient (April 2013); R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence Nominee (January 2013); Dominion Foundation Educational Grant Recipient (August 2012) ; Rappahannock Electric Cooperative LEARN Grant Recipient (May 2011); South Anna Elementary Teacher of the Year Recipient (March 2, 2011)
University of Virginia, Curry School of Education. Masters of Education in Reading Instruction. Collegiate Postgraduate Professional License in Virginia- Reading Specialist Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education. Professional Certification for Teaching License in SPED. Collegiate Professional Teaching License in Virginia- Emotional Disturbance K-12. University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences. Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs and Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. (Double Major)
Wife, mama of two, Girl Scout troop leader, and lover of reading!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Other (ELA), Religion, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Summer, For Administrators, Coaching, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics