About Me
Hi, I'm Danielle! As a mom, I know every child learns differently—and every homeschool journey is unique. As a special educator certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach, I love helping children discover the confidence that comes with becoming successful readers and writers. I believe children learn best when instruction is engaging, individualized, and multisensory. That's why every lesson is tailored to your child's unique strengths and areas for growth, incorporating movement, play, and hands-on learning while supporting the goals of your homeschool. All sessions are held virtually, making it easy for homeschool families to access personalized one-on-one instruction from the comfort of home.
Did You Know?
65% of 4th graders in the United States read below grade level. -National Center for Education Statistics
Low literacy levels lead to: poorer employment opportunities, increased welfare dependency, higher hospital admission rates, higher levels of crime, inability to help children with schooling that creates a cycle of disadvantage. -Malia Hollowell, The Science of Reading in Action
Research Has Shown:
With the right tools and strategies in place, 95% of students CAN learn to read by the end of first grade. -Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties by David Kilpatrick
“Even our worst readers can become functional readers.” -David Kilpatrick
What I Do:
I follow the science and implement explicit, systematic, scaffolded, and individualized instruction to each student.
“Literacy changes our brains, and that changes the lives and trajectory of an individual, which changes society, which changes the future of our species.” -Maryanne Wolf, Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice, UCLA
