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I am foremost a mom to a son who is gifted; he is my inspiration for joining this organization. As a former educator who has taught in a variety of school districts (urban, suburban, and rural), I am passionate about meeting all students' needs. My love for learning has earned me a variety of teaching licenses, a masters degree as a Reading Specialist, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership. My expertise in secondary literacy led me to become a professor for UW-Stevens Point where I am now the coordinator for the gifted and talented teacher add-on licensure program. Currently my passion is helping school districts create systems utilizing their MTSS to meet the needs of all students, including gifted students.