School
University Of North Carolina, North American Montessori Center
Expertise
Small Space Organization, Square Foot Gardening, DIY Projects
- Suzanne co-authored a Kindle e-book in 2020 that highlights how to create child-friendly spaces in the home.
- She is an avid gardener and owner of a small budding backyard "food forest."
- In 2024, Suzanne purchased a "fixer-upper" and has been enjoying the satisfaction she gets from transforming spaces through DIY renovations and upgrades.
Experience
Suzanne is a passionate writer and Montessori-certified educator who has inspired parents since 2017 with her practical advice on improving living spaces to make parenting easier. She has a deep understanding of the Montessori method and home organization and has helped thousands of families create nurturing, functional environments. In 2022, Suzanne added both a recipe and a travel website to her writing repertoire. Her writing has been referenced by major publications, such as Motherly and Baby Gaga, as well as numerous education publications. When she's not writing, Suzanne enjoys gardening and tackling small home improvement projects, always looking for ways to make her own space more harmonious and efficient.
Education
Suzanne attended the University of North Carolina and holds a Montessori certification from the North American Montessori Center.
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