...I have earned two master's degrees. The first was in English and the second was in Theology and the Arts. After ten years teaching English at the community college level, I went back to graduate school to get enough Education credits to also teach Reading courses at the college level (many stud... (read more)
...In order to invest in a student's academic success, I strive to understand that student as a whole person who needs to be supported holistically. I believe in the healing potential of literature for both students and educators. What would it be like if reading, writing, and learning in general were consistently sources of joy and catharsis? (read more)
...My background includes teaching upper elementary and middle school English, where I've honed my skills in teaching all aspects of ELA, from vocabulary and writing to grammar and literary analysis. Holding both a bachelor's degree from UW-Madison and a master's degree in education, I bring a comp... (read more)