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This is my twentieth year at Laurel Mountain! I have undergraduate and graduate degrees in Anthropology and a graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning, all from the University of Texas. Previous to joining the LME staff, I worked in education at UT as an undergraduate lab instructor and as a Student Development Specialist in the Dean’s Office. I completed my teaching certification through the state’s Region XIII Education Service Center. I hold ESL and TAG certifications and a specialized certification in the Wilson Language Program for dyslexia.
This is my twentieth year at Laurel Mountain! I have undergraduate and graduate degrees in Anthropology and a graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning, all from the University of Texas. Previous to joining the LME staff, I worked in education at UT as an undergraduate lab instructor and as a Student Development Specialist in the Dean’s Office. I completed my teaching certification through the state’s Region XIII Education Service Center. I hold ESL and TAG certifications and a specialized certification in the Wilson Language Program for dyslexia.
I have two children. My son, Spencer, and his teachers were the inspiration for my move into elementary education. He handled with courage and perseverance both dyslexia and dysgraphia. Spencer is a graduate of Westwood High School and Penn State University. Currently, he is a platform engineer in the D.C. area.
I have two children. My son, Spencer, and his teachers were the inspiration for my move into elementary education. He handled with courage and perseverance both dyslexia and dysgraphia. Spencer is a graduate of Westwood High School and Penn State University. Currently, he is a platform engineer in the D.C. area.
My daughter, Sarah, graduated from Westwood H.S. and is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Her journey through high school differed from most of her peers as she faced serious health issues requiring numerous hospital stays and significant time on homebound care. Currently, she is a first grade teacher in Austin.
My daughter, Sarah, graduated from Westwood H.S. and is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Her journey through high school differed from most of her peers as she faced serious health issues requiring numerous hospital stays and significant time on homebound care. Currently, she is a first grade teacher in Austin.
Both of my children faced adversity throughout their K-12 experience. Their challenges were ones I had no working knowledge of or experience with until I was faced with them. Like all of us, my experiences are part of what shapes who I am as a person. My experiences as a parent have fueled a passion to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families. The struggles of my own children made me see clearly the need to live in the moment and meet the needs of children wherever they may be in their developmental continuum.
Both of my children faced adversity throughout their K-12 experience. Their challenges were ones I had no working knowledge of or experience with until I was faced with them. Like all of us, my experiences are part of what shapes who I am as a person. My experiences as a parent have fueled a passion to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families. The struggles of my own children made me see clearly the need to live in the moment and meet the needs of children wherever they may be in their developmental continuum.
I was very fortunate to have many caring and dedicated teachers who were part of my children's education and development. It is my goal that every child in my classroom has the same compassionate care and persistent efforts to make their educational experiences positive, joyful and successful. I hope you will contact me with any questions or concerns you may have throughout your child’s time at LME. I look forward to working with your child and your family.
I was very fortunate to have many caring and dedicated teachers who were part of my children's education and development. It is my goal that every child in my classroom has the same compassionate care and persistent efforts to make their educational experiences positive, joyful and successful. I hope you will contact me with any questions or concerns you may have throughout your child’s time at LME. I look forward to working with your child and your family.
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