About
I love to help my students reach their goals through teaching martial arts, whether that may be achieving rank, physical fitness, the ability for self-defense, or developing leadership skills and confidence.
I have been training in Songahm Taekwondo for 25 years, and teaching for 20 years. I spent the majority of Instructor training in Texas, with a brief time in Arizona, and continued to work for my instructor once I became a certified Instructor. I taught in an ATA school in West Bloomfield before opening a club. Prior to becoming a Taekwondo Instructor, I taught language arts and English for six years and coached boys and girls in basketball and soccer. During my teaching experience, I worked with special education students and integrating them into a regular education classroom. While in college, I was a residential treatment specialist in a group home for teenage girls.
B.A. in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English
Certified Legacy Instructor in the American Taekwondo Association
Level 3 Judge
Certified in the following Protech: Oh Sung Do, Gum Do, Mid-Range Jahng Bong, Long-Range Jahng Bong, Gun Disarms, Ssahng Nat
State Champ titles in Forms, Combat, and Sparring. District Champ in Combat.
Voted Teacher of the Year by parents and students of Quo Vadis Homeschoolers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
New students are provided with a 30 minute free confidence session. This is conducted outside of regular class time to teach basic techniques and help ease any feelings of discomfort prior to entering class. Once in class, new students will receive extra help from a Trainee Instructor in addition to the Head Instructor.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certified Legacy Instructor in the American Taekwondo Association
B.A. in Secondary Education
Level 3 Judge
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Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$49 for the first month of classes; includes uniform and ATA membership. After the first month there are two training plans to choose.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students of all ages (4 - 81) and abilities. The ATA has a special abilities section, and provides Taekwondo for everyone.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It is important to find and instructor who is positive and has a passion for what he/she teaches.