I graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA degree in Elementary Education.  I began my career teaching first grade in Kalona, Iowa.  My husband’s military duty took us to El Paso, Texas where I taught first grade for two years.  We returned to our home town and I began what turned into thirty-two years teaching first and second graders in the Marshalltown, Iowa, Community School District.  Since my retirement 3 years ago, I have helped in our schools with testing and substituting.  This past year brought a granddaughter into our lives.  What joy to be able to spend precious time with her and to see her develop into a busy, inquisitive, delightful child.  It is for her and other children in her generation that I want to share my knowledge about reading.  Getting my guides into the hands of people who care about education and children is my way of continuing my passion.

Click here to read an article published about Ann in the Marshalltown Times Republican.

“Ann is a master in teaching reading...She has had a goal for many years to help parents empower their children to become independent readers.”
Christine L. Day
Education Instructor, Central College, Pella, Iowa

(Ann) “has been recognized as one of the outstanding elementary school teachers in the District for many, many years.”
Richard L. Doyle, Ph. D.
Retired Superintendent, Marshalltown Community School District