In elementary school, I already had plans to become an elementary school teacher. When I discovered one of my new friends was having problems learning to read, I appointed myself his official after school tutor. As I assisted him, I began my education as a teacher.
In 1975, I graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, Virginia, with a B.A. degree, and certification to teach preschool through grade seven.
I then became involved with many areas of education; finally, I decided to learn more about persons with special learning needs. I graduated from Lynchburg College with a master’s degree in teaching learning disabilities and emotional disturbance.
Throughout my entire career in education, I have successfully helped many students with their reading problems.
P has been doing very well reading, spelling, and writing Level one words. Level one words include the most frequently used words in speech and______________ My reading students chose to participate in their annual talent show recently. They chose to sing along with songs they liked. Once they selec______________ Today is a bright, blue sky autumn day in Southside Virginia. The leaves of the trees are losing their green, and are glowing with reds, orange______________ In many instances, the teacher is assigned a particular curriculum to be used for language arts/English instruction. The material often creates______________ Many struggling learners of English have difficulty with phonemic awareness. They do not hear the sounds of words clearly enough to comprehend ______________ Citizens of the world are interested in learning the English language. English-speaking countries generally value democracy and free enterprise______________ Struggling readers have the desire to be able to communicate with their friends on social media. They wish to be able to read and post messages______________ Readers are writers, and writers are readers. Natural readers enjoy reading widely, often at an early age. They comprehend the words and the t______________ Today I helped a learner who is planning to sing a self-selected country song in a talent show this fall. He has listened to the song on the ra______________ Recently I was asked why I insist on teaching phonics to students who are having difficulty learning phonics. My answer to that question is tha______________ |




