About the Owner/Creator

Practice Time Academy was founded by Emily Shepardson, a certified public school teacher with a passion for helping children build confidence through practice. With a Master’s degree in Education and certifications in Special Education, English as a Second Language and systematic reading programs, she has spent years supporting students with diverse learning styles and needs.

Through her work in the classroom , she recognized that many children simply needed more time to practice foundational skills in a supportive, low pressure environment. Practice Time Academy was created to provide that space- where children can strengthen skills through engaging, hands on activities designed to build confidence and independence.

Sessions focus on practical, academic and life skills such as hand writing and letter formation, sentence structure and journal writing, telling time, money skills and conversational communication. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to meet children where they are and help them grow at their own pace.

Practice Time Academy believes that confidence grows through practice, patience and self esteem- every child deserves the time and support to succeed.