Spring Classes April 19-May 29
The spring schedule will be slightly impacted during the dates April 20-April 30, as it is the very end of ski season. I will let you know at least two days ahead if I will be heading to the mountains and canceling your class. The cost for any classes I cancel will be refunded to you at the end of the session. If you miss a scheduled lesson, you forfeit the amount for that class. If you don’t hear from me, then classes are on.
As always, I offer privates, semi-privates and small group lessons. You can come to me if you don’t know of another student to join yours in a semi-private, and I will try to find a compatible student roughly the same age and grade. If you know of two other families who can agree on the same day and time slot, we can make a small group. Or, you just register and I will try hard to work my placement magic.
Fill out the Spring 2026 Registration Form I am skipping deposits.
Once I have confirmed your spot, please make a payment for the six class session via Zelle or dropping off a check. Make sure to include the name of your student and your email in the comments of the Zelle payment, if the name on your bank account is different, otherwise your payment may be lost.
About The Program
Does your child need extra support in writing? Does your child love to write and want to continue to write under guidance? A former Palo Alto Unified teacher, I offer writing classes, small group and private, throughout the school year, and full-time in the summer. I also provide educational consulting services for students who are struggling, with guidance through the public school assessment process.
I do not provide tutoring with homework or classwork.
“Everyone is a good writer. You just have to find it!” -Milan 5th grade (in the middle of his first lesson)
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Program Overview
- Does your child need extra support in writing?
- Does your child love to write and want to continue writing under guidance?
Summer writing classes (now year-round) began to help students who were not learning well from regular classroom instruction. Classes are conducted in small groups of 4-6 so that students must participate in both discussions of techniques published authors use, as well as giving feedback to peers on writing done for class. Classes take place at my house, 203 Chester St. in Menlo Park (right off of 101 and Willow Rd.). Private and semi-private lessons also available (they do fill quickly).
The following is a list of steps to register your child for writing workshops.
- Read this overview
- Fill out a registration form per student/per session. I will contact you.
- Sign up for my mailing list to receive updates on future classes.
How I Create Small Groups
Most important to me, is creating small groups that work best for instruction, which means students with similar age levels and instructional needs be grouped together as much as possible. When requesting a time and week, I will contact you if it is the best placement for your child this summer. It is important that you indicate whether you student is a struggling, average or high-achieving writer, and if your child has an IEP or 504. I can then group students carefully for best instruction. Most of my summer students are struggling or average writers. Each summer, I also try to put together a multi-age group of highly motivated writers. If your student has been in my classes before and I mentioned that your child would benefit from this type of group, please remind me and I will try to schedule your student accordingly.
I am also a Child Advocate who can help families whose children might be struggling in school. See my consulting page for more information.
