About me
A teacher who understands the struggle — and knows the way through.
I'm a certified teacher based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, specializing in structured literacy instruction for students who need more than a classroom can offer. I work one-on-one with students from second grade through adulthood, using the Wilson Reading System to build the foundational skills that make reading click.
Why I do this work
Reading is the gateway to everything — confidence, independence, opportunity. When a student struggles to decode words, that struggle ripples into every subject, every social interaction, every dream they hold for themselves. I've seen it firsthand, and I've seen what happens when the right instruction finally arrives.
I became a reading specialist because I believe every person — child or adult — deserves to experience the joy of reading fluently. Not just to get by, but to truly read. The Wilson Reading System gave me the tools to make that happen in a structured, systematic, and deeply human way.
My approach is patient, individualized, and grounded in the science of reading. I meet each student exactly where they are, move at a pace that builds genuine confidence, and celebrate every milestone along the way.
The Wilson Reading System
The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a structured literacy program based on Orton-Gillingham principles — the gold standard for teaching students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. It teaches phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency through a clear, sequential, multisensory approach that builds skills systematically from the ground up. Unlike general reading programs, WRS leaves nothing to chance: every concept is explicitly taught, practiced, and mastered before moving forward.
Multisensory
Engages auditory, visual, and kinesthetic pathways to reinforce learning at every step.
Sequential & cumulative
Each lesson builds on the last — no gaps, no guessing, no moving on until mastery is achieved.
Evidence-based
Grounded in decades of reading research and aligned with the science of reading.
Proven results
Widely used in schools and clinics nationwide for students with dyslexia, language-based learning differences, and reading delays.
Let's talk about your learner.
Whether you're a parent searching for answers or an adult ready to finally tackle reading, I'd love to connect. Reach out to learn more about lessons and availability in Chagrin Falls, OH.