I am, first and foremost, an educator at heart. I grew uin a family where education was the principle topic of conversation, and in fact, my first job was as a ski instructor to 3- and 4-year-olds. In the course of my graduate education I became increasingly aware of the need for learner centered education for the 21st century. As part of a forward thinking department, I have been actively involved in learning and teaching via both the tradtitional and online class room. It has become my passion to provide students in the Norton school with a top-notch, learner-centered educational environment.