I earned a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education from SC State University, a M.Ed degree in Technology in Education from Lesley University, a M.Ed degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Inclusive Classroom from Concordia University, and an Ed.S degree in Leadership in Education from Capella University.  I have been an educator since 2007.  As an educator for 13 years, I was a first grade teacher for 11 years and have been a literacy coach for the past 2 years.