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Mission
My mission is to help children become joyful, confident, and successful readers through intentional, evidence-based instruction and heartfelt encouragement.
At FUN-damental Learning, I provide individualized structured literacy lessons that honor each child’s unique strengths. My goal is to ensure every learner feels supported, celebrated, and empowered with the tools and strategies they need to grow as readers — and to believe in themselves along the way.
Vision
I envision a world where every child sees reading as a source of joy, confidence, and possibility — not something to fear or avoid.
My long-term vision is to continue growing as an educator, learner, and coach — continually refining my craft and staying on the leading edge of literacy research so I can offer the highest-quality support to every child I teach.
Through FUN-damental Learning, my vision is to create:
a safe, caring space where students take risks and experience success
instruction rooted in the Science of Reading and strong best practices
learning that feels exciting, empowering, and full of spark
meaningful partnerships with families built on trust and communication
a tutoring experience where children proudly say,
“I can do this — and I’m actually starting to love this.”
Values
These core values guide every decision I make and every lesson I teach.
📖 1. Belief in Every Child
I believe wholeheartedly that every child can learn to read when given the right instruction, encouragement, and support. Growth is possible — and I am committed to helping students achieve it.
📖 2. Excellence in Instruction
I use evidence-based, structured literacy practices aligned with the Science of Reading. My instruction is explicit, systematic, multisensory, and responsive to each child’s evolving needs.
📖 3. Confidence First
I intentionally build confidence into every lesson. Success early and often helps students feel proud, motivated, and ready to take on new challenges.
📖 4. Joy in Learning
Reading should feel exciting and full of possibility. I design lessons that are hands-on, playful, engaging, and meaningful, so children look forward to learning.
📖 5. Partnership With Families
I communicate clearly, consistently, and with warmth. Families are essential partners in supporting a child’s progress, and we celebrate growth together.
📖 6. Warmth, Safety, and Encouragement
Children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and cared for. I create a learning environment where students feel seen, valued, and brave enough to try.
📖 7. Continuous Learning and Curiosity
I am committed to ongoing professional growth. I study literacy research, brain science, and best practices so I can continually strengthen my instruction and give children the very best learning experience.
📖 8. Celebration of Growth
Progress is tracked, shared, and celebrated. Whether it’s a reading level jump, a new strategy mastered, or a moment of bravery — every win matters.
FUN-damental Learning
Where heart meets science…
Where confidence grows…
And where every child learns to say,
“Look what I just did.”
