I’ve enjoyed a career in education since 1988 and in that time, I’ve been a teacher, an administrator, and a behavior specialist. It was my experience with students considered “at-risk” that inspired a career dedicated to improving the educational experiences of children who, through no fault of their own, fell on the fringes of the system. I find ways to bridge the gaps between communities and schools, parents and staff, and even between languages and cultures to create supportive environments that foster educational success.