I am a graduate of James Madison University, and received my Masters in Elementary Education in 2020. I was a 1st grade teacher for 2 years, and while I have moved on to another career, my passion for teaching younger students is still just as strong. I am most passionate about Math and Reading. I believe often times students get frustrated at the foundational level of math, which makes learning more complicated topics difficult. I am passionate about unpacking those foundational concepts to help build a strong starting point for students. I think that meeting students where they are mentally and emotionally is key to helping them succeed and feel accomplished.