"I am an educator with 16 years of experience teaching at the elementary level. I have a bachelor's from Clemson University in psychology, a master's from Converse College in early childhood education, and a master's in educational administration and supervision from the University of South Carolina.

I helped write a phonics curriculum for my elementary school and I am experienced in the use of explicit phonics instruction and the science of reading. I have many years of experience teaching children to read. I have also been the teacher of the year for my school and for my school district. I am encouraging and positive and love giving children the tools they need to develop confidence and become successful readers." less...