- I have been a 1st Grade teacher for the past 5 years in a public Title I school, as well as an IB world School. - I have my Masters in Education with a focus on Early Childhood Literacy - I am currently attending graduate school to obtain my Reading Specialist License - Currently enrolled and completing LETRS academy training Philosophy: I strive to bridge the reading gap in this nation by setting kids up to succeed in reading. Everyone can learn to read, they just need the right foundation and skills to help unlock their potential. I want to create a fun, engaged, and rigorous environment to get kids to love reading and learning.