Originally from South Georgia, where the value of culture and community runs deep, I’m grounded in a relationship-driven approach to teaching. I’m an experienced educator and passionate literacy advocate with a Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and a Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential.

After relocating to California’s Central Valley with my husband and two children, Dominic and Luna, I’ve continued supporting teachers across diverse settings. As a Navy veteran, I bring both professional training and personal life experience to help educators build confidence in reading instruction. Guided by the belief that “you don’t know what you don’t know,” my work is rooted in structured literacy and the science of reading. I emphasize the critical distinction between strategies and curriculum, and I help teachers recognize that effective instruction stems not just from resources, but from knowledgeable, purposeful practice.

My approach centers on research and evidence-based instruction, with particular attention to the needs of educators and students at risk for reading difficulties. I work to equip teachers with the tools to deliver systematic, explicit instruction that supports ALL learners. With a commitment to educational equity, my goal is to ensure that every teacher and child has access to high-quality literacy instruction rooted in what we know actually works.

I look forward to sharing my knowledge and resources with you. Please reach out should you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

To contact me, please email me at LiterallyLiteracyDG@Gmail.com