Reading Specialist and Literacy Leader

Classes

English I with Integrated Reading
The Sonday Reading System is used primarily for students who need small group help on their 
reading. Pull out sessions occur all through the day.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English, with a concentration in Writing, and Philosophy 
East Carolina University (1985-1991)
Master in Education, with a concentration in Special Education, Learning Disabilities
North Carolina State University (2004-2006)

Experience

I have worked in a previous life as a Sign Language Interpreter for 20 years, but I decided 
to get my M.Ed. in Special Education when my son was diagnosed with High Functioning
Autism IN 2002. While a Sign Language Interpreter, I homeschooled a Deaf student with
Learning Disabilities as well as tutored Deaf students in their subjects. 

I have been teaching at Athens since Spring 2005. I have taught Resource English I, 
Curriculum Assistance, Literacy (Reading and Writing), and English I with Integrated Reading.
My favorite subject to teach is Reading.

I use a variety of programs to teach Literacy - see links below. 

Personal Information

Married (Husband is Christopher), 2 kids (Zachary and Katie) and a dog (Lucy)
Hobbies: Reading, quilting, and taekwondo