Fun Facts

When I was 6 years old, I wrote a 2-page story about what I wanted to be when I grew up. In the story, I talked about how I was going to be a first-grade teacher and teach kids to read! After graduating from college, this became my very first teaching job! I feel like this is my calling:)

About Me

I graduated from Texas Christian University in 1987 and began a teaching career. I taught school for Arlington ISD for 20 years, before branching out and starting a private tutoring business. I have been working with kids in person and virtually for 16 years now, and I absolutely love it! I live in Burleson TX, and enjoy spending time with my family, and "coaching" my niece, who almost has her driver's license!

Experience

I was an elementary teacher for 20 years, all with Arlington ISD, Arlington, TX. I also have 16 years of private tutoring experience. I have worked with hundreds of kids, many of them from the same families. I absolutely love what I do:)

Approach

When I teach any subject, I first have to decide on what learning style each student has. Every child is unique and should be treated as such. When teaching reading, I use a combination of phonics and whole language. When teaching math, I teach the old-fashioned way but respect the teachers' ways of teaching. So, my kiddos wind up learning to solve math problems in 2 different ways! I am positive, encouraging, and patient. I want my kids to know that they are important!