"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats Since I started in education, this Yeats quote has had a special place in my life. I often learned the most from those teachers, who helped me find my path and passion, rather than lecturing or berating me. Over the years, I have worked to become the kind of teacher who inspires my students and leads by example. For over 30 years, I have been working in education in one form or another. One unique thing about my experiences would be that I have had the pleasure of working with students of all ages from 5-70. I am looking forward to seeing what the next 20-25 years of my career have in store for me. I am an avid reader, writer, and photographer with a wonderful and supportive family. Currently I work as the technology and engineering education content advisor for curriculum, assessment, and instruction at the Pennsylvania Department of Education. I was an assistant professor at California University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology from August, 2008 until December, 2016. Learn more about Cal U's Tech Ed program at https://youtu.be/4F9Jgkavt40 Visit the PDE website at http://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx