My Personal Professional Mission Statement: My mission is to be an educator who motivates, inspires, and encourages others to reach their fullest potential. I will share myself with others, both students and colleagues, to support their intellectual and emotional growth by using my compassion, creativity, observation skills, knowledge, and sense of humor. As an optimistic person, I want others to see the possibilities within themselves and their situations, and empower them to make the most of their abilities, opportunities, resources, and supports.