Peggy has an absolute love for helping students build strong foundations in reading, writing, and math. Much of her work is with children in grades 1–6, where she focuses on developing confidence and skills that carry across subjects. She also enjoys guiding older students through English, writing, and test preparation. Peggy spent more than six years as a lead instructor at a test prep center in Alabama, where she taught strategies for the verbal sections of the SSAT, SAT, and ACT. Before that, she taught English at the college level and worked one-on-one with learners of all ages. Her students have ranged from toddlers learning their first words to CEOs studying Business English, and even members of the Japanese House of Representatives in need of refining their speeches.

Peggy has practiced meditation on and off for approximately 20 years. Perhaps not surprisingly, practicing mindfulness on an everyday basis has greatly affected her teaching, whether she is teaching a class of 25 college students, a group of 15 ESL adult students, or a one-on-one ACT tutoring student. Consciously practicing compassion and empathy towards a student in place of giving in to frustration when something isn’t “clicking,” has led her to many alternative solutions that she believes she otherwise would have never stumbled upon. Understanding why a student may not be grasping a specific concept and taking into consideration his or her perspective has greatly benefitted both her teaching and her students. Without a doubt, becoming more serious about meditation and mindfulness was one of the most impactful paths that Peggy has chosen.

“Our son has loved working with Peggy. She is thoughtful, warm, supportive, and keeps him actively engaged, even over Zoom. Highly recommend!” - Parent

“Peggy has done a tremendous job working with [my child]. She has been very accessible, receptive and informative. I appreciate her efforts to develop the rapport critical to understanding [my child's] needs and challenges.” - Parent

“Peggy is a perfect tutor for our son. She understands that he's a competitive guy and does well when learning is "game-ified" to encourage his engagement and improvement. We feel very lucky to have her as part of his team!” - Parent