Location: Wylie, Texas
Education: M.Ed., LDT, CALT
Years Experience Teaching: 28
Years Experience In Dyslexia: 9
Teaching Experience
With nearly three decades of classroom experience, I’ve taught both 3rd and 5th grades, with a strong emphasis on mathematics. I also served as a math specialist for my school district, where I developed curriculum and trained teachers in implementing problem-solving strategies using pictorial models.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Dyslexia Therapist through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Member of the Academic Language Therapists Association (ALTA)
Programs Trained In
Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia
Age Range You Feel Most Comfortable With:
Students from 2nd grade through high school
Why did you decide to become a CALT?
My journey to becoming a Certified Academic Language Therapist began when one of my 3rd-grade students—who was dyslexic—made incredible progress using the Rite Flight program. Seeing her confidence and decoding skills grow in just one semester was eye-opening.
As someone who grew up with dyslexia, I knew firsthand how few effective programs were available to students like me. When I discovered I could be trained in the newer, research-based Take Flight program, I didn’t hesitate. It has been a true privilege to help students unlock the power of reading over the past several years.
Favorite moment working with dyslexic students?
There’s nothing better than seeing a student apply their decoding skills to read an unfamiliar word—and then watching the realization wash over them: “I did it!” That moment of empowerment never gets old.
Your goal when working with kids with dyslexia?
I strive to help every student become their own best teacher—independent, confident, and equipped to keep growing as a reader long after our sessions end.
Your teaching style, personality?
My approach is rooted in discovery-based learning. I guide students with thoughtful questions that encourage them to reach their own conclusions. The structure of the Take Flight program supports this style beautifully, and I aim to bring positivity, clarity, and encouragement to every session.
Any family details?
I live in Wylie, Texas with my loyal dog Milo. My grown children, Mason and Rachael, are two of the most loving and compassionate people I know, and I’m so proud to be part of their lives.
Any extra anecdotal info you want to add?
When I’m not teaching, you’ll often find me crafting or working with stained glass.
