As a former Professor of Education and public school English teacher, I have worked with students at every level and appreciate personalized instructional methods. I hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Vermont, a Master's Degree in Education from Castleton University, and a Bachelor's Degree in English from Randolph-Macon College. I am a former Chair of my department and President of the Vermont Association for Middle Level Education. It is my passion to support and encourage participants to be creative in their endeavors and to joyfully excel in their aspirations, especially within the realms of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.