Writing with Sheri D.

I have been teaching since 1985. While pursuing an Associate's Degree in Education, I was a Pre-K teacher. I homeschooled all 5 of my children from Pre-K through High School. After my youngest children graduated in 2017, I taught Language Arts, Geography, Science and History at a Homeschool Co-Op for children ranging in ages from 5 to 18. Between 2003-2007, I also pursued an education in Alternative Medicine; I am a Certified Master Herbalist, Nutrition Consultant, and Holistic Health Practitioner. The information I gained through these studies not only enhanced my family's health, but also enriched the overall learning experiences we had as a homeschooling family. I am currently continuing my educational pursuit toward a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Language Arts, and specifically Writing has been my favorite subject since Elementary School. I wrote poetry, prose and short stories from Elementary through High School; I won several county and statewide writing contests. I was also an Assistant Editor for my high school's creative writing magazine. I have written articles for various homeschool newsletters and forums, several theses (plural of thesis) in the Alternative Medicine field, and have written a yet-to-be published book on the historical, cultural, medicinal, and culinary uses of numerous herbs. Students will learn proper grammar,spelling and syntax necessary to become effective writers. Creativity and originality is highly encouraged. All lessons will be customized for each student based on individual learning style and goals. Learning is a process, not a product. Examples of Writing formats may include, but are not limited to, book reports, compare and contrast essays, personal journals, and original short stories.