I have been fortunate to serve in a variety of educational settings, including Manatee County Schools in Florida and Cabarrus and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. In each role, I’ve demonstrated leadership by mentoring college students and new teachers, serving on school safety and improvement teams, and contributing to curriculum development. I’ve taught diverse groups of students, including those with Individualized Education Plans through inclusion models. Before entering education, I served in the United States Marine Corps, where I supervised operations, trained Marines, and conducted investigations. The leadership and organizational skills I gained during that time continue to support my work in the classroom today.