Hi everyone! My name is Patty and I am currently a teacher in Saint Louis, Missouri! I have a Masters degree in Education and am a Reading Specialist. I have 30 years experience teaching Special Education and Reading at all age levels and I've taught online for 10 years. Teaching is very rewarding. I love working with children and helping them reach for their fullest potential. I believe every child should be valued and treated with respect. An education should empower a child and help them make a positive contribution to our world. I have 4 beautiful children and 2 grandchildren that I adore. I love the beach and spending time with my family and friends. We are outdoors whenever possible and love hiking, traveling, exploring and working in our yard. Missouri is very cold in the winter so we spend more time indoors reading and cooking. I am looking forward to meeting you! We are going to have so much fun learning together!