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Educator, writer, and dog trainer with her two dogs, founder of Helper Path Studio, which creates meaningful family activities and adventures.

Helping Families Learn, Laugh & Connect

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.


I'm an educator who combines decades of teaching experience with a passion for creating activities that bring families closer together.


Helping others learn, grow, and connect has been the thread running through my entire career.


From preschool classrooms to teaching English to children in China, and now helping struggling readers across the country, I've always believed learning should be engaging, encouraging, and fun.


I've taught English to children in China, worked with young learners in daycare classrooms, and today I help struggling readers across the United States discover the confidence and joy that comes with learning to read.


Those experiences have taught me something that goes far beyond academics.


The moments families treasure most aren't always the biggest vacations or the most expensive outings.


More often, they're the everyday moments spent laughing, exploring, celebrating traditions, and learning together.


That's why everything I create is designed to help families spend less time planning and more time making memories.


Whether you're planning a birthday celebration, a holiday tradition, a scavenger hunt, a reading adventure, or simply looking for a fun way to spend time together, my goal is to help you create memories your family will treasure for years to come.


One thing that makes my journey a little different is that I'm also a professional dog trainer.


While teaching children and training dogs may seem like very different worlds, they've reinforced the same lesson: learning works best when it's positive, engaging, and built on encouragement.


Patience, creativity, and a little fun can make all the difference.


Everything I create is guided by one simple belief:


The best family memories are made when learning, laughter, and togetherness come naturally.


Here's to more laughter, more adventures, and more meaningful moments, one family experience at a time.


I hope the experiences you discover here inspire conversations, spark curiosity, create traditions, and fill your days with moments worth remembering.




A curious dog looking at an open children's book.

Books have a way of bringing everyone together...even the curious pups. 🐾

What Makes Helper Path Studio Different

Every product I create is designed with real teaching experience behind it, not just graphic design.


✔ Created by an experienced educator

✔ Designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and easy to use

✔ Focused on creating connection, not just keeping kids occupied

✔ Inspired by years of teaching children from preschool through middle school

✔ Built to help parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers create meaningful moments together


Because when learning feels like play, everyone wins.