About Me

“Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

Literature, Writing, and the Art of Self-Direction

I provide personalized literature and writing instruction for home-educated students in grades 3–8, partnering with parents to cultivate academic excellence and encourage students to take the lead in their own learning process.

Vision

To see every student transition from a guided learner to an autonomous scholar who possesses the literacy to understand the world and the confidence to chart their own course through it.

Values

Collaborative Partnership: I believe education is most effective when I work hand-in-hand with parents to support the unique needs of each home-educated student.
Student Autonomy: I move beyond passive instruction, teaching students to set their own goals, manage their time, and take ownership of their academic growth.
Critical Inquiry: I use literature as a tool to sharpen thinking, encouraging students to ask deep questions and form their own well-reasoned perspectives.
Personal Accountability: I foster an environment where students learn that they are the primary drivers of their own education.
Authentic Voice: I empower students to find and refine their unique voice through the craft of writing.

Your Partner in Cultivating Independent Scholars

Quick Facts About Me

Self-Diagnosed Neurodivergent, with two grown ND kids
Credentialed teacher since 1994 (Multiple Subject Elementary)
Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition and Development Certification (CLAD, 1993)
Homeschool teacher and tutor since 2008 (four years as an ES for Ocean Grove)
Opened Encourage Education Services in 2017
Licensed & Insured Business
Ocean Grove Charter School Vendor #IEM18279
Handwriting Specialist
Experienced in Positive Discipline in the Classroom & Collaborative and Proactive Solutions
Experienced in working with students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, anxiety, and more
Always learning! In 2025, I took a Self-Determination Theory course, a Horizontal Communication course, and The Art of Facilitating Growth course

Learning Without Tears Certified Handwriting Specialist Badge. White background with blue lettering.

California Institute of the Arts_edited_

Influential Women recognizes Beth Hankoff, owner/educator

Quality Assurance System Participant

Certificate for completion of Introduction to Self-Determination Theory, Rochester University on Coursera

Certificate for completion of Horizontal Communication course on Udemy

Certificate of completion for The Art of Facilitating Growth course.

Three elementary-age children writing at a table.

Authentically Personalized Education

About Me

“Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai

Mission, Vision, & Values

"If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”
Toni Morrison

About Me

“Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai

Mission, Vision, & Values

"If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Toni Morrison

“Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai

"If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”
Toni Morrison