Being the child of teachers, teaching was the one profession I was convinced I would never pursue. With blind determination, I chose a path in science. After four years and a coincidental job opportunity, I followed my destiny into the world of education. I worked for years as a paraprofessional. Continuing to work as a paraprofessional, I completed my teaching degree in special education. I've worked in the spectrum of special education classrooms. Each classroom gave me a new perspective on education and child development. I have now reached a fantastic point in my career where I can combine my two passions of education and Earth Science.