Teaching is both a calling and a responsibility for me. I am driven by the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of my students. At the core of my teaching philosophy is the belief that every student deserves to be valued and respectedonly then can meaningful learning truly begin. I strive to design well-researched, engaging lessons that motivate and inspire my students. While I have 30 years of experience teaching all grade levels, my primary focus is on elementary and middle school reading and math. Teaching is not just what I do-it's my passion!