In 2000, I began my career in education. Over the years, I have taught kindergarten, first, and second grade. I have also had the opportunity to be an ESOL (English Speakers of other Langages) teacher, a special needs teacher, and an interventionist for FCRR (Florida Center of Reading Research). I have experience in teaching in high poverty schools (both Arizona and Florida) as well as at an "A" school with tremendous parent involvement. My coworkers selected me to represent my former school as teacher of the year and again at my current school. Each time was an absolute honor! My passion lies in teaching reading and I am thankful that I had the opportunity to pursue and receive my M.Ed in Reading. Currently I am teaching first grade and love it!