Our Teachers

Hello Bridge families! I am so excited to be working with you all this year both as a teacher and Academy Classes Director! I live in Palmetto with my husband and three children Josh 21, Katie 19 and Noah 16. Nine pets complete our happy family including 4 cats, 2 dogs, and three snakes. I first starting teaching music in both public and private schools. I then moved to a corporate career both as a corporate trainer traveling North America and then as a business analyst. I received my bachelor’s degree in music education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, have held K-12 teaching certifications in both Illinois and Pennsylvania and am currently working on my Masters in English Education. What else is important to know about me? Besides playing the flute for over 40 years, I have climbed the Great Wall of China, run several half marathons and my favorite food is pie! I look forward to pie day (the day before Thanksgiving of course) every year! Seriously though, while I had been teaching music for many many years, I discovered a new love of learning when I started homeschooling 10 years ago. The distinctive needs of my children led me to the realization that children are unique and therefore all learn differently. I received training in executive functioning strategies to better help my autistic and ADHD children. Having successfully propelled them into their high school and college careers, I then launched a tutoring company last year to better help children who learn 'out of the box.' "Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ~Anonymous. I believe each child is special and it's my job to make them believe it and to unlock those gifts! I am constantly developing new ways to help children find their own best way to succeed.