I am a retired K-3 public school teacher for 30+ years. I am a mother to 8 grown children and was a foster parent for 30+ years. I may not be in the classroom anymore, but my heart is still full of passion for educating children. Learning to read is the most important skill to master in childhood. I have witnessed the importance of high quality phonics instruction firsthand and, thanks to my abundant experience in the field, know that I can help address this need.