I began my educational career in 2003 as an English teacher in Japan. I then began serving our nation’s children as a teacher for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). My many roles have included that of a regular classroom teacher, PTO President, Special Education teacher, Special Olympics Director, RCSA Softball Coach, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Behavior Specialist, and Special Education Director for DoDEA’s Pacific West District in South Korea. I believe that all children are exceptionally unique and should be allowed the best education they can be provided to prepare them for success in college, career, and life.