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When I began my teaching career in 1997, the kids walked all over me, didn’t listen to me, and I couldn’t get them to do much. I just wanted kids to like me, but they had little respect for me. I was so intrigued by those teachers who brought out the best in kids, while for some reason, I seemed to bring out the worst in them. As the years passed, I interviewed teachers, read books, listened to cassette tapes, and most importantly, tried what I learned each year. I studied the impact it all had on the kids, and saw what worked to develop wonderful character traits in kids versus what didn’t. Eventually, I became so masterful at helping kids with “bad” behavior transform so positively, that I felt a responsibility to share what I learned with parents. The kids in my classes experience such positive changes: from rude, selfish, inconsiderate, to respectful, kind, and cooperative. It’s my passion to teach parents how to bring the best out of kids, as parents have much more sustainable influence over kids than a teacher. 

 

As a distinguished, seasoned teacher, I have three Master’s Degrees. They are in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, and in Social and Emotional Learning. I am a National Board Certified Teacher, mentor, graduate of Landmark Education, parent coach, and Founder and CEO of Get Kids To Behave (And Be Empowered For Life).