Hi! I’m Jane.
I live and breathe my work as an educator. With a deep passion for helping children reach their full potential, I strive to meet the unique needs of each child and foster an authentic joy for learning.
“Tell me and I'll forget; teach me and I may remember; involve me and I learn.”
About Me
The quote above informs my practice and serves as a continued source of motivation to involve students in their own learning and give them a sense of agency in their education. As an educator, I continually strive to customize my approach to the needs and interests of the child sitting in front of me, making learning relevant and fun.
A native New Yorker, I was born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and attended The Dalton School. After graduating from Duke University in 2012 with a degree in Psychology, I went on to get my master's at Bank Street in Literacy and Childhood General Education. As a classroom teacher at Stephen Gaynor School, I spent four years supporting students with language-based learning differences. In 2020, I decided to establish my own educational practice because I felt I could effect more meaningful change working one-on-one with students. I am trained in Orton-Gillingham, Self-Regulated Strategy Development and The Hochman Approach to writing, and Stern and Singapore mathematics. I am passionate about working with students who are unique learners and using evidence-based practices to effectively reach each individual child.
When I’m not teaching, you can find me on the Upper West Side with my husband Jeremy, two-year-old Jack, newborn Gracie, and our sweet 7-year-old Golden Retriever Josie!
5 Fun Facts About Me!
When I am not teaching, I manage a dog rescue that my husband and I founded three years ago!
My first official date with my husband was running a half marathon (and despite my many months of training and his zero preparation, HE ran faster than I did — and yes, I still ended up marrying him!)
I am an avid tennis player and have a backhand that's sure to give you a run for your money!
I firmly believe that Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" will cure even the grumpiest of moods.
My dog and I have full blown conversations and I am convinced that she understands every single word.
My Experience
Education
Bank Street Graduate School of Education
M.A., Literacy and Childhood General Education
2019
Duke University
B.A., Psychology
2012
Experience
Stephen Gaynor School
Homeroom Teacher
2016 - 2020
Trained in Orton-Gillingham, The Writing Revolution, Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), and Stern and Singapore Mathematics