My professional interests has developed tremendously through my twenty-three years of being an educator. I have embraced a large network of local and global communities that served as sources of inspiration and motivation, as mentors, and as coaches. My networks include, but not limited to, being actively involved in social media connections (e.g. Twitter, FaceBook), presenting and coaching side-by-side with educational partners on pedagogy and best practices, and providing professional development resources to district and school communities, to name a few. These valuable connections and networks provided meaningful and positive working relationships that continue to influence my professional growth and development.