I have been a student for 46 years and a professional educator for over 16 years. It is my belief that success comes in many forms. The amount of degrees hanging on a wall should not define you, rather serve as a reminder that you have encountered people willing to share their experiences, in the hopes of providing opportunities for you. My patient husband teaches me everyday the values of perseverance, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, and dedication. Those values come from within, and I'm so lucky to share my wall of honors with him.