Solve4y

I am a leader and educator in the instructional design industry with over 15 years of experience supporting learning across K–12, higher education, tutoring, and homeschool environments. My work focuses on designing learner-centered resources that support confidence, reflection, and meaningful growth—especially in math. Through Solve4y, I combine classroom experience with instructional design expertise to create tools that help students understand how they learn, not just what they are learning. Each resource is intentionally structured to promote persistence, clarity, and purposeful problem-solving.

My teaching style is reflective, supportive, and growth-focused. I believe students learn best when they feel safe to struggle, try multiple strategies, and reflect on their progress. I emphasize: *Growth mindset and perseverance *Clear structure with flexible thinking *Reflection as a learning tool *Connecting effort to outcomes Solve4y resources are designed to guide students through challenges while building independence and confidence—especially when learning feels hard.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in leadership roles and be recognized for both teaching and instructional design excellence. During my time as a classroom teacher, I was promoted to Mathematics Department Chair and led the adoption of a new K–9 math curriculum grounded in best practices. I also coached students in MATHCOUNTS for four consecutive years, with our team placing 4th out of 75 South Carolina private and homeschool teams. Supporting students as they built confidence and persistence through competitive problem solving remains one of my proudest teaching experiences. As an instructional designer in higher education, my work has been recognized through multiple awards and nominations, including University-wide Staff Member of the Year nominations, Team of the Year, Outstanding Team Member of the Year, and an Above and Beyond Award. I’ve also been selected for national leadership and professional development opportunities focused on innovation, accessibility, and learning design. Across roles, my most meaningful “shining moments” come from helping learners and educators move through challenge with clarity, confidence, and purpose—an approach that directly informs every Solve4y resource.

I hold a Master of Education in Instructional Design from Western Governors University. This program focused on learning science, assessment design, learner motivation, and evidence-based instructional practices. I also hold a degree in Management Information Systems with a concentration in Business Analytics, which provides a strong foundation in data analysis, systems thinking, and data-informed decision-making. This background supports Solve4y’s emphasis on progress tracking, growth visualization, and helping learners see how effort leads to improvement over time.

I am an avid homeschool mom and former K–12 teacher and tutor with a passion for helping learners build confidence and purpose in math. Solve4y was created to bridge instructional design, data awareness, and real classroom needs—offering resources that support not just achievement, but meaningful growth. At Solve4y, learning is about more than answers: Your goals. Your growth. Your why.