I am a writer, editor, teacher, and mentor. I am passionate about connecting people with&nbsp;ideas, knowledge, skills, opportunities and other people. Seeing designs and patterns in diversity is a gift I have; drawing lines that accentuate the connections in a diverse world is my passion. I aim to bring others on board with me in this journey.&nbsp;<br /><br />I believe that education is a lifelong endeavor and that it happens at any time or place in life, not just in the classroom. As such, I am always a part of the ebb and flow of learning and teaching.<br /><br />I also believe that we each have the power to shape our lives based on the choices we make and our reactions to the results and consequences of those choices. Therefore, I strive to teach life skills and lead others to resources so they can be successful in whatever they do. I am very dedicated to helping others find success, and I firmly believe that success is within reach for all of us. The challenge is for each of us to find our own success, a process of discovery that is challenging, rewarding, and exuberating. <br /><br />As a teacher, I aim to discover my students&rsquo; individual learning styles, interests, and personalities so that even in a full classroom, I can tailor activities to both meet students where they are and challenge them to go beyond their own personal expectations. As a recruiter, my goal is to assist my clients in finding work that best utilizes their interests and talents and at the same time, offers opportunities to continue to learn and grow. As a writer, I seek to inspire curiosity in myself as well as my readers and to shed new light on universal themes. <br /><br />Life is short and the world is full of wonder. For me, that means that every day is a new opportunity for discovery and connection.