05/24/2026
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/21/health/smartphones-not-safe-preteens-wellness
Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says | CNN
Using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health, according to a new study based on self-reports in a survey of nearly 2 million people in 163 countries.
05/22/2026
Reading over the summer is imperative!! Check out this amazing program from the Manatee County Library System.
Beanstack: Reading Challenges and Personalized Recommendations
Beanstack is a platform for reading challenges and book recommendations for any organization, especially libraries and schools.
05/20/2026
Final spots available:
Ellenton Library
Tuesdays 2:00 pm
Thursdays 4:00 pm.
Grab one or both for your kid or kiddos!
05/16/2026
Yesterday was my last day of school… that was year 24. Well, 24.5 if you count a half a year of subbing. It’s been such a journey… from teaching, to being a coach, a support admin, an interventionist. I have finally found a position that allows me to work with kids to truly see growth. And also allows me to continue my one on one tutoring. This summer, I have spots available in Ellenton on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons in June and Wednesdays at my home tutoring studio. July is wide open. Reach out today to see if I might be the right fit to help your child.
05/11/2026
Ok… so maybe mine is a little earlier than others… but here we are, putting the finishing touches on year 24…
05/10/2026
Happy Mothers’ Day to all those moms out there… I promise your child didn’t mean it when they accidentally called me mom in class.
05/07/2026
This young lady was in my very last class… now she is graduating from high school. Congratulations Hazel!!
05/06/2026
FAST testing is one of the most stressful, anxiety inducing parts of the student experience… but third grade fast testing is next level… I received this text yesterday… this kiddo scored a level 1 in August and December… we stayed focused, we reviewed strategies and he worked so hard!!! Here at Powellful Tutoring we target our work to get results!
05/05/2026
📚 Imagine your child walking into the first day of school…
✔ Confident
✔ Prepared
✔ Already ahead
That’s what I help my students do every summer 💪🏽
📩 DM me “SUMMER” to secure your child’s spot before it’s gone