About Me

Paula is a career educator and mom of two 2E daughters. She holds an Ed. D (1995) in Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia. Her research and majors were in Giftedness/Curriculum/Instruction. She earned an Ed. M. (1981) from Boston University in Reading Education and her B.A. (1979) in Elementary Education from Mercyhurst University.  Over the course of a 46 year career, Paula has worked as an elementary classroom teacher, reading specialist, student teaching supervisor, college professor, academic support program director, and private tutor. She is passionate about differentiated instruction and helping children reach their potential.

Qualifications

  • Reading Specialist

    Kingsley School | Boston, MA

  • Elementary Classroom Teacher

    Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School | Washington, D.C.

  • Adjunct Professor and Supervisor

    For graduate students in the Gifted Education program at the University of Virginia and San Diego State University

  • Student Teaching Supervisor

    University of Virginia, SDSU and Belhaven University

  • Assistant Professor of Education

    Belhaven University | Jackson, MS

  • Director, Selective Studies Program

    Providence Christian Academy
    Atlanta, Georgia

Ready to get started?

Gifted, neurodivergent, or both.  I can help.