While teaching at Salisbury Academy, I began to seek research-based teaching methods and an understanding of the developmental stages of children in order to meet all student strengths and struggles. Lifelong learning became a passion for me. 

In 2001, I left Salisbury Academy to begin work on a Master's Degree in reading, language, and literacy education. My 32 years of research, teaching, and tutoring experiences have lead me to achieve a current Orton Gillingham Comprehensive Certification, Irlens screener certification, training to administer the Gesell Developmental Observation and Woodcock Johnson Academic Achievement Assessment.  

I now perceive that there is no one method of instruction that is likely to work for all children. Children's development, learning styles, and cultural backgrounds vary, so instructional strategies must also vary.

I returned to Salisbury Academy as a first grade teacher in 2009. I have worked with teachers, parents, and students in grades Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade as teacher, tutor, literacy coach, Elementary Battle of the Books coach, and admissions testing administrator. I have sought to support children through multisensory lessons and activities that are purposeful, authentic, and use their learning strengths to build academic literacy weaknesses.