I was born in bustling East New York (Brooklyn), New York. For a few early years, I doted on my mother's every move until she passed away when I was five years old. Having begun school without the confidence instilled by a mother’s comforting words, I found myself in the slow reader section of my third-grade class. Then this happened…

I spelled “advantageous.” This moved me from the slow to the advanced section of the classroom. The teacher sent me home with a note to my father. That was nice. But what I remember most about that day is falling in love with words. They made me believe I could do whatever I put my mind to, no matter what. That pivotal day rooted the educational courage and confidence I needed, as a motherless girl, to pursue my education and dreams.

I worked as a CPA in the country’s largest corporations, successfully leading multi-million dollar financial projects. I have served on corporate executive boards, won multiple leadership awards, traveled internationally to train staff, founded several companies, and authored many articles and books. In addition, I am a certified literacy-trained educator and have founded community literacy programs to help others develop strong reading skills and a love for learning.

My core passion is helping parents and children believe what is possible for their lives and to gain skills necessary to flourish.

Literacy

Raising my two daughters has been my life's greatest privilege and joy. It’s my love of God, family and that unforgettable third-grade day that fuel my passion to help others, especially children, discover the power of words and reading.

Reading Makes a World of Difference

  • Children who read imagine, dream, have hope, and plan for a bright future. 

  • A child who reads well has the basis for analytical thinking and communication.

  • A child who cannot read may feel like an outsider, and that they do not belong.