​I've spent the last 15 years helping children learn, grow, and discover what's possible when they feel supported, capable, and connected.

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Throughout my career, I've served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. While each role looked different, the heart of the work was always the same: helping children learn and helping families feel confident in the support their child receives.

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One of the things I've learned is that no two learners are alike. Some children need targeted literacy intervention. Some need support building confidence and independence. Others need opportunities to be challenged, enriched, and inspired. My goal is always to understand the whole child and create a personalized path that helps them grow.

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I founded Growing Connections Education because I wanted to provide families with the kind of individualized support that is often difficult to find in traditional educational settings. Here, learning is relationship-centered, research-based, and designed around each child's unique strengths and needs.

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Whether I'm providing structured literacy intervention, partnering with homeschool families, facilitating a book club, or helping parents navigate educational decisions, my goal is the same: to create meaningful connections that help children grow academically and personally.

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When children feel seen, supported, and capable, amazing things happen. It is a privilege to be part of that journey.

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Credentials & Experience

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• Licensed Colorado Elementary Educator (K–6)

• Colorado Principal License

• M.A. Curriculum & Instruction

• READ Act Endorsement

• Former Instructional Coach and Assistant Principal

• Structured Literacy & Barton Reading & Spelling Practitioner

• 15 Years of Educational Experience

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My Philosophy

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I believe learning grows through connection. Children learn best when they feel safe, valued, challenged, and supported. My approach combines evidence-based instructional practices with meaningful relationships to help students build both skills and confidence. Every child deserves instruction that honors who they are while helping them discover what they are capable of becoming.

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