...If an earlier concept is missing, children will have problems going forward. I have a BS in Elementary Education (K-8th) from Drake University. I did my student practice teaching in 1st grade, substitute taught K-3rd grade for one semester, and I had my own classroom teaching 4th-6th grade basic skills in the Des Moines, IA public schools. (read more)
...I teach students systems for both reading and writing that will help them with all writing assignments. I grew up playing Roseville Bobby Sox from the age of 6, played competitive travel softball from age 10-16, played 4 years varsity in high school and went on to play in college at Sac City. I was primarily a catcher but also played first base, center field and pitched. (read more)