Every student has unique needs, strengths and areas of development. The purpose of a microschool is to provide each student with precisely what they need to be successful. At my microschool, instruction is targeted specifically for each student. We take advantage of the small class size to do the basics quickly and have plenty of time for project based learning, inquiry and experiential learning.
The school takes places in a family home. Visits are available upon request.
I have delivered English Language Arts, Math and Content curriculums generated by the state as well as generated my own curriculums over the years based on a school developed framework. Here are some of the curriculums I have drawn from in different subject areas. This includes curriculum such as journaling and Writers Workshop, Basal Reading Programs such as Wonders and Treasures, Fontas and Pinnell, and Novels and Literature Groups.
I teach in a cross curricular fashion which often combines elements of science and social studies as we dig more into our state and United States history. This includes immersive field trips, U.S. History Texts, World Cultures Texts, and learning about our state.
The math program is rooted in problem solving, with a focus on real life application, and a conceptual based approach that builds on concrete number sense before it evolves into abstract skills. This includes curriculum such as IXL, Eureka Math, and Beast Academy.
The science program is rooted in hands-on activities and student inquiry which ties into cross-curricular areas such as social studies and informational reading. This includes curriculum such as Mystery Science, National Science Standards, and Environmental Science Framework.
I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in Business Management. I began a career in hospitality at Marriott but found that I enjoyed the teaching and training aspect of the job the most. As a result, in 2010, I went back to school to earn my Masters Degree in Elementary Education at UMBCs. My teaching experience includes 2nd, 4th, 5th, and middle school grades in a Catholic, public, and microschool system.
Every student has unique needs, strengths and areas of development. The purpose of a microschool is to provide each student with precisely what they need to be successful. At my microschool, instruction is targeted specifically for each student. We take advantage of the small class size to do the basics quickly and have plenty of time for project based learning, inquiry and experiential learning.
My philosophy is to model the skills that will help students academically, socially, and emotionally as they grow into hard working and self-motivated learners.
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I loved seeing the kids so happy and in school again - they came home with smiles on their faces and excited to talk about their day!
~ Suzie H.
SchoolHouse Parent
Just seeing our kids excited to go to school together, settle down to their new routines and work, be reenergized, stimulated and thereby more in tune/peace with themselves and the world around them.
~ Tina S.
SchoolHouse Parent
It was my son's first day of Kindergarten and it was great that he got to go into school, rather than sit in front of a computer for remote learning. It is a day I am sure we will all always remember.
~ Brian V.
SchoolHouse Parent
We have been thrilled to have Mr. Nick. The children are really embracing the opportunity to have this amazing one on one time and thriving in the new learning environment.
~ Colleen C.
SchoolHouse Parent
