I'm a Reading Specialist, tutor, and former Middle Grades and Outdoor Educator. In general, I love to learn. I also love to help kids learn to love to learn. I hold a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in K-12 Reading as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Language Arts and Social Studies. I am a proud member of the Wolfpack and earned both of my degrees from North Carolina State University. I taught for eight years in the North Carolina Public School system, two years in Johnston County, and six years at The Exploris School in downtown Raleigh, NC. In 2016 my husband and I took some time to start our family (photo below). Since then I've worked in HR, Office Management, and Business Development for our family-owned and operated industrial design firm, Laut Design. It has been a wonderful ride, and I've learned a ton!