History
Years of educational experiences--in traditional school settings as well as unconventional environments--have shaped Brooke as a teacher. Brooke understands the brief window of opportunity to prepare students for the rest of their lives. Her focus is education for a lifetime. Decades of experiences led to this direction. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, Brooke learned the value of self-confidence and grit. Her work as a paramedic revealed the fragility and tenacity of life, the importance of each day, each person and his or her legacy. As a Public Television Filmmaker, the corporate world became forefront and the attributes that afford success--the power of education, self-confidence, creativity, drive and determination.
Specialties
Education: Master of Arts; Education: Master of Science Education Specialist: tutoring Reading, Writing, Comprehension, Language Arts, Special Education, Deaf, Hard of Hearing (ASL fluent), English Second Language (ESL), English Learner. Advocate for IEPs. Learning happens spontaneously when the lesson is engaging and individualized to support a student's strengths and address his or her challenges. Each lesson is challenging yet achievable to foster self confidence and a sense of success. Education is for a lifetime.