After graduating with a BA in English from Georgetown University, I explored teaching through a volunteer program in South Africa. This experience inspired me to pursue a career in education, leading me to earn a Master’s in Special Education from American University. My teaching career, spanning from grade 3 to the collegiate level, has focused on exploring best practices and collaborating with colleagues and students to develop creative approaches to learning abstract concepts. Intensive training in programs such as Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, Step Up To Writing, Singapore Math, and Framing Your Thoughts, along with interning with master practitioners of Wilson Reading and Project Read, has enabled me to gauge the strengths of various educational methods and continuously seek new strategies to help students navigate the complexities of language and logical thinking. Recognizing that each student is unique, I tailor my approach to individual needs, using songs, puppets, hands-on projects, or structured processes to make learning effective and engaging.