Teaching has been in my life as far back as I can remember. My dad was a teacher and a principal. His mom and my maternal grandmother were also teachers.  I went to K-State University to pursue teaching for myself. With 30 years of experience, I have taught at every level, including 1st grade, math, English, science, and special education. No matter what the subject, the reason I keep teaching is students. I want each one of them to know how valuable he or she is to the bigger picture. The world is ever changing, but one thing remains the same: building people and teaching them with kindness as they learn their purpose is of the utmost importance.