I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself and why I started this site.
I learned how to play bridge at the age of 9, while watching my mother teach bridge to adults and filling in when someone didn't come to the bridge class. I've grown to love the game, playing it frequently
(over the past 4 decades plus). I've played mostly party bridge, but started playing duplicate bridge in 2002. I love it all!
I felt like it was time to pass on the love of this
game to the next generation. In November 2001 I became an ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) Accredited
Teacher. I started teaching bridge to 4th through 6th graders in the
Lee's Summit School District Gifted and Talented Program (ASPIRE). I've been doing that since January of 2002. Several of my students have placed in the ACBL Instant Matchpoint Competition held in the spring through 2006. Since that competition was discontinued, we have started having our own student sectional tournament in conjunction with the Kansas City Unit 131 Spring Sectional. Trophies and scholarship money are available to the winners. Check out the News link. Interested in getting bridge
classes into your school -during classes or after-school programs? If
you are in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, I'd be glad to help if we can
work out a convenient schedule, call 537-5165 or e-mail me. ACBL provides the
textbooks and a t-shirt to each child as well as paying me a small stipend,
so the class is free
to the school. If you are outside my area contact ACBL to see if they can find someone close to you to provide the service.
What I've found is not only young people who want
to play this game of Bridge but also adults who either want to learn how to
play or want to get better. I have begun offering classes to meet those
needs as well.
As of September, 2005 I am also an ACBL Club Director!As of October, 2007 I am also a Life Master!
For my group classes, outside of the school system, I teach from the Audrey Grant Better Bridge Series.
Check out the Calendar for upcoming classes offered and details as to cost and how to
sign up.
