Danielle Porter

Danielle Porter

Associate Level Orton-Gillingham Practitioner

Elementary Homeroom Teacher

Education 

  • University of Southern Maine – M.Ed. in Literacy Education, Concentration in Second Language Acquisition

  • University of Maine at Farmington – B.S. in Elementary Education

Journey to Sandhills

After two decades in public schools across California and Maine, Danielle saw firsthand how the needs of students with dyslexia were not being met. In 2018, she began a personal journey to better advocate for and support students with learning differences. A friend introduced her to Sandhills School, and after visiting, she instantly knew she had found the right place.

“As soon as I met the administration and staff, I knew this was the place I was meant to be.”

What I Value About the Sandhills Community

Danielle appreciates being part of a team that not only recognizes but also celebrates the strengths of dyslexic thinkers. She values the school's understanding, supportive environment and its mission to empower every learner.

Life Outside of School

Danielle is an adventurer at heart! She's traveled to 21 countries and 26 states, and has gone skydiving, ziplining, and white-water rafting.