Education
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Doctorate of Philosophy Coursework (December 2007)
- Ph. D. in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations
- Concentration: Special Education, Leadership, and Dyslexia
Masters Plus Thirty Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education
- Instructional Leadership
- Educational Specialist in Reading
- National Principalship Assessment (August 2002)
- School Leaders Licensure Assessment National Recognition as a Certified Principal in the United States of America
Master of Arts (May 2001)
- Leadership In Teaching
- Concentration: Administration and Special Education
Bachelor of Arts (May 1997)
- Major: Psychology
- Emphasis: Special Education
- Primary Focus: Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, and Attention Deficit
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient (1991)
Baltimore Channel 13 Bob Turk's Channel 13 Salute for Volunteerism (1991)
About Michelle
Michelle was raised in Norrisville, Maryland on her parents’, Wayne and Linda Hoppe’s, small sawmill farm. In her first year of college, at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Michelle was diagnosed with multiple learning disabilities in reading, writing, and mathematics, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, and attention deficit. Michelle completed fifteen consecutive years of collegiate study, earning a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree, a Master's Plus Thirty Certificate of Advanced Study in Education, and completing the coursework for a PhD: Doctorate of Philosophy, all at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Michelle was a student teacher for three terms at The Odyssey School, which teaches bright dyslexic students academic compensation strategies for educational success. Michelle also served a practicum experience as the role of Acting Principal, under the direction of the Head Master. At age 21, Michelle founded Noah’s Ark Academic Tutoring, Inc., an educational tutoring service for all students, yet specializing in assisting students with dyslexia, learning differences, and attention deficits. Michelle's high energy and motivation encourages our students to perform at their best. Our students' grades and self-esteem improve.
Michelle's husband, Garvin earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Agronomy from Oklahoma State University. Garvin is an Agricultural Agronomist and Ranch Farmer raising Black Angus Beef Cattle, wheat, hay, corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. Michelle and husband Garvin are parents to their nine year old son and eight year old daughter. Michelle home educates their children in the morning, while tutoring afternoon and evening hours.
"Whatever You are, be a good one." ~ Abraham Lincoln
"Never, never, never give up." ~ Winston Churchill
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." ~ Albert Einstein
Education = Knowledge
Knowledge = Power
Power = Respect
Respect = Happiness
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."
~Benjamin Franklin
Glossary
Traditional Tutoring - Available during the entire year
- Traditional tutoring is typical tutorial assistance offered throughout the school year and during the summer.
- Students must attend tutoring at least one session, which is one hour, per week.
- Two hours per week, or more, are recommended for students struggling or below grade level.
- Offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- A one hour per week tutoring is typical for students needing maintenance tutoring.
Summer Tutoring
- Traditional Tutoring offered during the summer months.
- Offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- Students must attend tutoring at least one session, which is one hour, per week.
All students must attend tutoring at least one session, which is one hour, per week.
Calendar
In person tutoring available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Tutoring Closed:
- Wednesday, November 27 ~ Friday, November 29 Happy Thanksgiving!
- Friday, December 20, 2024 ~ Sunday, January 5, 2025 Merry Christmas!
- Monday, January 20, 2025
- Monday, February 17, 2025
Inclement Weather Policy
- We follow Harford County Public Schools Inclement Weather Policy.
- Please look on the Harford County Public School website for the Red Alert on the Homepage.
- Inclement Weather Policy for Closed Tutoring:
- School Closed
- School Early Dismissal
- School Evening Activities Cancelled
School Late 1 Hour or School Late 2 Hours = Regular Tutoring Schedule
Please email Michelle for more information.
Summer Tutoring Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Fall 2024 Tutoring Sessions Available!
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