Welcome to my page. I began my teaching career in North Carolina, where I taught a year of 4th grade in 1999 - 2000. I have been teaching at Central since the 2000 - 2001 school year. I taught fifth grade for ten years, was an Instructional Coach for three years, and taught first grade for four years. After obtaining my master's degree I began as a reading specialist. As a coach, and now as a reading specialist, I have been able to work with teachers and students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade.
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