After graduating in the fall of 2015 with my master’s in Early Childhood Education from Oklahoma State University, I moved to the state of Missouri. After obtaining my teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education in Missouri, I began a year of substitute teaching for Kelly Educational Staffing. During the 2016-2017 academic year, I gained invaluable experiences at various schools across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Once the year ended, I had the pleasure of joining the North Kansas City school district for a summer of teaching second grade. The following fall, I became part of the Crossroads Academy at Central Street team as a kindergarten paraprofessional. I was later promoted to a lead teacher role in a co-taught first-grade classroom at the same school. Over the next two academic years, I honed my skills in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of 45 scholars while fostering a positive, trauma-sensitive classroom environment. Being part of the Crossroads team allowed me to demonstrate my work ethic, adaptability to changing learning environments, and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues. After three years with the Crossroads family, I moved west to California to be closer to family. While working for the Evergreen Union School District, I taught first grade for two years and second grade for one year. During my time there, I implemented a school activity committee called the Sunshine Squad, coached Cross-Country, and was honored with the Edward Johns Feature Teacher Award for the 2022-2023 academic year. In July 2023, I moved to Russellville, Arkansas, and began my current position at the Russellville Cyclone Virtual Academy (RCVA). As a K-8 virtual educator, I teach K-5 English Language Arts, K-2 Math, and K-8 Science, providing both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. I conduct one-on-one reading and math interventions, develop supplemental content, and maintain regular communication with families to support student success. Additionally, I serve as a content creator for RCVA’s social media platforms, designing and publishing newsletters, Facebook posts, and school website updates. My current role allows me to combine my teaching expertise with innovative digital communication strategies to engage and support a virtual learning community.