I graduated with a B.A. in English Education from Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, in 1992. While teaching English at an urban high school in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, I began working on my Masters Degree in Education. I completed my M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision in August of 1998. I have homeschooled my four children for the past 17 years. This has been a most rewarding way to both teach and learn! As a homeschool teacher, I have created courses for British, American, World, and Classic Literature. I have had the opportunity to teach at a local homeschool cooperative for the past 6 years. It is one of my greatest accomplishments to hear a student talk about a classic piece of literature as their favorite novel ever. With this goal in mind, I create a classroom environment that is welcoming and fun without losing the educational value of great books. I choose assignments that are relevant and helpful in understanding the material while also being engaging. Since October 2017, I have been teaching English online to Chinese students while working for VIPKid. This experience with ESL students has been a wonderful opportunity and taught me much about grammar, pronunciation, and teaching in a virtual setting.