Some mornings I wake up and my mind is blown just thinking about how fortunate I have been. I consider everyday a blessing. I am motivated by two wonderful children who look up to me, every day. Every career-related decision I make and am planning to make is made with my kids and their future in mind.I consider myself to be an optimistic person and believe that things generally turn out alright as long you do your best and don’t stop. I am a believer in higher education. It has changed my life so drastically that I find myself sounding like a travelling salesman pitching Northeast State to old friends.