I continue to remain energetic and just as passionate as my first day as a teacher. The work that lies ahead in the Commonwealth will be tremendously guided by our changing demographics, need for social-emotional learning, and a laser focus on continued student achievement balancing both quality and equity. My leadership is heavily guided by the principles of collaboration, clear and effective communication, and being a voice for students from marginalized demographic groups.
I am very fortunate that I have been able to visit many of the places that I studied as an English major. Travel has greatly broadened the horizons of this girl from a South Carolina town with a population under 2,000. I look forward to increasing the number of countries that I have visited.
