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My Story: How Childhood Shame Sparked a Movement
At five years old, I didn't know my ABCs. When a relative called me out in front of my cousins, the laughter that followed planted a seed of doubt that would follow me for years.
Even after learning my letters, that moment of shame created an invisible roadblock to my potential—a feeling no child should experience.
This personal journey eventually led me to discover the transformative power of early intervention and intentional learning environments.
The Breakthrough: Conductive Education
Movement
Using physical motion to reinforce learning pathways in the developing brain, helping children integrate knowledge on multiple levels.
Repetition
Creating consistent patterns that strengthen neural connections, allowing children to master skills through structured practice.
Rhythm
Engaging the natural musical intelligence of young minds, making learning more accessible and memorable through beat and cadence.
Years later, as a young educator, I worked as an assistant in Conductive Education. I watched children, once told they might never walk or speak, take their first steps and form their first words. Those moments showed me how powerful early, intentional teaching can be in unlocking every child's potential.
A Mother's Mission
When I became a mother, those lessons stayed with me. I realized I didn't want my children to face the same struggles I had as a little girl—the fear, the self-doubt, the feeling of being left behind.
I began reading, singing, and talking to them before they were even born. I wanted to build not just their literacy, but their confidence and sense of belonging in the world.
This became the heartbeat of From the Womb to Words: to help parents nurture confident, capable learners from the very beginning—even in the womb.
From Classroom to Crisis: The Preparation Gap
When I volunteered in my child's elementary classroom, my heart broke. I saw brilliant, energetic children struggling—not because they lacked ability, but because they weren't prepared to listen, focus, or absorb even simple lessons.
Teachers spent more time managing behavior than
teaching. Frustration filled the air. Precious learning time vanished—not due to poor teaching, but because too many children arrived unprepared for the classroom environment.
That's when I realized: We can't fix education if we don't start with parents.
The Solution: Parent Accountability
I believe parents should be graded on how well they prepare their children before school. Imagine if parents received report cards—just like students—for their role in preparing kids through PreK to 3rd grade.
90%
Learning Readiness
Of a child's brain development occurs before age 5, before they ever enter a classroom
3X
Word Gap
Children from language-rich homes hear three times more words than those from language-poor environments
85%
Teacher Impact
Of teachers report spending significant instructional time teaching basic skills children should already have
Not to shame or punish, but to encourage accountability and give families the support they need to succeed in their most important role.
Our 4-Year Literacy Journey
Prenatal (0-9 months)
Begin reading, singing, and talking to your baby before birth, setting the foundation for auditory development and language recognition.
Infant (0-12 months)
Transform daily routines into loving opportunities for connection and learning through sensory play, songs, and interactive storytelling.
Toddler (1-3 years)
Build vocabulary, emotional intelligence, and pre-reading skills through guided play, movement activities, and consistent reading rituals.
Preschool (3-4 years)
Develop classroom readiness, focus, and early literacy through structured activities that prepare children for successful school transition.
Join Our Movement
This isn't just about academics. It's about preparing children's hearts and minds for the world—giving them the confidence to walk into any room with courage, focus, and joy.
By joining our community, you're not just transforming your child's future—you're helping us change classrooms forever.

"It's time to spark a revolution—not in our schools, but in our homes." - Sheena Payne, Founder