English Language Arts Team

A native Arlingtonian, I attended James Madison University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minors in Early Childhood and English. Shortly after beginning my teaching career at Ashlawn in 1995, I decided to pursue a Masters in Education at the University of Virginia where I received my reading specialist license. In addition, I have an endorsement in English as a Second Language.

With a Bachelors in Education from Radford University and Masters in Reading from Virginia Tech, for the past 28 years, I have proudly worked to help young readers achieve success. After years of teaching experience and reading research into the science of reading and how the brain learns to read, I believe the best method for teaching children to read is through a structured literacy approach. Orton Gillingham, LETRS training, and ongoing professional development have provided the necessary tools for me to ensure students succeed in becoming literate.