Founder Story
I became a teacher because of Miss Honey, the teacher from Roald Dahl’s Matilda who saw a child completely, and always made room for magic.
For years, I worked inside systems that didn't always make that easy. I watched bright kids get shuffled through programs that weren't built for them. I kept meeting families who'd been told to wait and see. I knew we could do better.
So I built something new.
The MMC Literacy Collective is a boutique literacy practice rooted in the Science of Reading. We work with children who are building toward reading confidence through private tutoring, consulting, and enrichment programs designed around each child's unique path.
The magic isn't smuggled in here. It lives here joyfully, permanently, for every child . Because this is what every child deserves.
I'm so glad you are here.
My approach
Reading develops in stages.
Children do not fall behind because they are careless or incapable.
They struggle when something foundational has been missed, rushed, or misunderstood.
My work is grounded in research. And in deep respect for children and families.
Every child brings a unique way of thinking, noticing, and engaging with the world. Instruction should meet that individuality without sacrificing clarity. I create custom learning pathways tailored to a child’s interests, personality, and pace while keeping the foundations firm.
There is no blame here.
No labels.
No urgency disguised as pressure.
Instead, I begin with understanding.
I explain what is happening — clearly and plainly.
No jargon.
No mystery.
I use literacy practices that are aligned with how the brain learns to read. Structured. Explicit. Thoughtful. Adjusted as needed.
When helpful, I collaborate with schools and outside providers, not to complicate things, but to ensure alignment and steadiness.
We move at a pace that honors both learning and emotional well-being.
Because growth that feels safe will last.
Background & Credentials
M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education with a specialization in Reading, Northern Illinois University
B.A. in Elementary Education, summa cum laude, Northeastern Illinois University
Over 10 years of teaching experience in kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms throughout Chicago, suburbs, and Seattle-area public school.
Based in Barrington, Illinois. Serving families locally and virtually across the United States
