I have loved science for as long as I can remember. My endless curiosity led me to ask questions and strive to determine answers. In my classroom, I encourage students to take risks, get their hands dirty, ask questions, make mistakes, and be the best learners they can be. Making scientific discoveries is not a linear process, and neither is learning. Success in science requires a growth mindset - an ability to accept failure as an event and not a characterization of a person.