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.

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, read and believe in what’s possible for their lives.

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.