Teacher of the Year
Rookie Teacher of the Year
Over 25 years of excellence in the classroom
Trusted by families and students across diverse learning levels
Proven success helping struggling readers grow into confident learners
Her classroom is built on:
Strong literacy instruction
Confidence-building strategies
Engaging, student-centered learning
She takes pride in working with:
Diverse learners
Bilingual students
Students with learning disabilities
High achievers and struggling readers alike
Her greatest achievement is seeing her students grow—not just academically, but in confidence, independence, and belief in themselves.
1. Transforming a Reluctant Reader
One of my proudest moments was working with a fifth-grade student who had been labeled a “non-reader.” Through personalized reading conferences, interactive read-alouds, and phonics-based support, I discovered his interest in graphic novels. By building lessons around that genre and celebrating small wins, he not only improved two reading levels in one year but began recommending books to his classmates. Watching his confidence blossom reminded me that the right approach can unlock a child’s potential.
2. Schoolwide Literacy Growth as a Reading Coach
As a reading coach, I led a schoolwide initiative to improve comprehension strategies across grade levels. By modeling lessons, co-teaching with staff, and organizing professional development centered on hands-on learning and differentiated instruction, we saw a 30% increase in proficiency on state reading assessments. The best part? Teachers felt empowered, and students were genuinely excited to apply their new strategies during independent reading.