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New Hartford, New York, United States
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I’ve spent over 2 decades teaching everything from kindergarten to sixth grade. My experience has shown me how much kids thrive when lessons are hands-on, clearly structured, and developmentally appropriate. I create resources that help teachers save time without sacrificing depth or engagement.
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Preview of Fry Words 126–150 Assessment, Progress Monitoring & Fluency Support

Fry Words 126–150 Assessment, Progress Monitoring & Fluency Support

Build sight word automaticity, fluency, and reading confidence with this Sight Word Intervention Toolkit for Fry Words 126–150.Designed for intervention teachers, reading specialists, AIS providers, tutors, special education teachers, and classroom educators, this resource provides a complete system for assessing student performance, tracking progress, monitoring hesitations and errors, and planning targeted instruction.This toolkit goes beyond simple word memorization by helping educators colle
Preview of Fry Words 1–100 Assessment, Progress Monitoring & Fluency Support

Fry Words 1–100 Assessment, Progress Monitoring & Fluency Support

Stop guessing and start targeting instruction with this comprehensive Sight Word Intervention Toolkit Bundle covering the first 100 Fry High-Frequency Words. Designed for reading specialists, intervention teachers, AIS providers, classroom teachers, tutors, and homeschool educators, this bundle provides a complete system for assessing sight word automaticity, monitoring growth, building fluency, and planning targeted intervention. Unlike basic sight word lists or flashcards, this toolkit helps
Preview of Fry Words 76–100 Assessment, Progress Monitoring & Fluency Support

Fry Words 76–100 Assessment, Progress Monitoring & Fluency Support

Support developing readers with targeted sight word intervention using this Sight Word Intervention Toolkit for Fry Words 76–100. Designed for intervention teachers, reading specialists, tutors, and classroom educators, this resource provides a structured system for assessing sight word automaticity, tracking student progress, building fluency, and planning targeted instruction. This toolkit goes beyond simple word recognition by helping educators collect meaningful data, identify reading patter
Preview of Task Initiation Toolkit | Executive Functioning Strategies for Stuck Students

Task Initiation Toolkit | Executive Functioning Strategies for Stuck Students

Do you have students who stare at the page, avoid starting work, or say “I don’t know what to do” even after directions are given? This is not a motivation problem. It’s a task initiation skill gap. The Task Initiation Toolkit is a calm, practical executive functioning system designed to help students move past the “stuck” feeling and take the first small step toward starting their work without pressure, shame, or power struggles. This is not a behavior chart or SEL lesson. It’s a repeata
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About the store

Experience

I’ve spent over 2 decades teaching everything from kindergarten to sixth grade. My experience has shown me how much kids thrive when lessons are hands-on, clearly structured, and developmentally appropriate. I create resources that help teachers save time without sacrificing depth or engagement.

Teaching style

My teaching style blends structure with creativity. I believe students learn best when they understand the “why” behind what they’re doing, so my lessons always build conceptual understanding. Whether it’s literacy, social studies, or science, I aim to make big ideas simple and fun.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Some of my proudest moments have been seeing former students become confident readers and writers. I’ve also had the honor of mentoring new teachers and leading professional development on structured literacy and early intervention strategies.

My own education history

Masters in Regular and Special Elementary Education, pursuing a teen and parenting life coach certification as well.

Additional biographical information

When I’m not teaching or creating, I’m usually reading with coffee in hand, creating content and resources or spending time with my 2 favorite boys.