My passion for enhancing the education system stems from my belief that education unlocks the doors of opportunity and is the great equalizer that cuts across all social and economic backgrounds. My personal life experience with education allowed me to move from the grasp of poverty to a fulfilling and rewarding career. When I became a self-directed learner is when I experienced the real joy of learning. I want as many other individuals as possible to experience this same joy.I currently serve as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center (PLDC), a non-profit organization that works with school districts, intermediate units, charter schools and other entities to provide leadership learning programs, strategic planning and school improvement. I have experience working in many different areas of education as principal, superintendent, adjunct professor, consultant and mentor. It is now my focus to leverage leadership to improving the professional development of our educators, resulting in stronger, more effective educational systems.