The mom of two was disappointed her district didn't teach phonics as part of its literacy program.
Her father, Paul, and I decided that she should repeat kindergarten in her public school.
We had to employ a reading tutorA key issue was the school district didn't teach phonics for reading.
She finished her second kindergarten year in public school before beginning first grade at a local Catholic school.
Related storiesWe were so happy with the Catholic school that we sent Huddy, Carter's younger brother, there, too.
Persons:
Susie Coughlin, Carter, Paul, she'd, that's, He's
Organizations:
Catholic, Business
Locations:
Falmouth , Maine