As long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. I used to line up my stuffed animals and dolls in the basement and play school. I see teaching as my design; my calling. It took more than a few college degrees for me to understand this calling. It took time, experience, and reflection – both on my own practice and the methods of my ultimate mentor teacher, our Creator. One of the biggest things I’ve learned about teaching is that it must be ENGAGING. I have been teac