"I am a qualified professional with 10+ years working in public schools in urban, suburban, and rural environments. My family spent a great deal of my childhood in Europe and the international education I received helped me become an avid achiever. After graduating from a military base high school, I attended college in Louisiana and relocated to New Jersey to complete three degrees in Psychology, English, and Social Work while working full-time as an employee with the New Jersey Department of Education. Currently, I love working to develop learning confidence through M.A.P.S.(METHODS ATTITUDES POSSIBILITIES SOLUTIONS(TM)} a special curriculum designed to integrate social intelligence and exemplify the importance of unique learning styles. My personal philosophy is that many can teach but we have to use multiple means of instruction, positive support, and assessment to impact the future of education. So, "if you think you can't, you won't...if the right person tells you that you can...you will!" less...