I am an educator with purpose who sees the art of teaching and the craft of leadership as essential building blocks of our democracy. I am passionate about giving students the skills they will need to be successful in the 21st century. My dedication to increase educational opportunities for students and to work with teachers to ensure this takes place is unrivaled. The ability to move teachers and peers to best practices and higher-order-thinking has become a focus of my leadership style. Finally, I see the value of relationships with students and staff as the cornerstone of the success I have experienced thus far.