I have a deep interest in the power of data. With the projects I have developed, I have learned how using data can positively impact many people within a system or organization. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to work in a wide range of educational environments. Working in these diverse classroom environments has given me the skills to evaluate teams of people, assist them to their goals, and report accurate progress to upper management. Along with these skills I have gotten hands-on experience with data collection through handling attendance, performance, and grades of students. As a former teacher I understand the importance of accurate data and am looking forward to branching those skills out to new areas. The consistently growing opportunities for data to make positive social impacts is what inspires me to grow in this field.