I am a teacher working for the Napa Valley Unified School District at Canyon Oaks Elementary. I have been teaching for almost 23 years. I am currently teaching 5th grade, but have taught 6th grade and most recently 1st grade. I love teaching! I love getting to know my students and being a part of their lives. I have always strived to create a safe learning community within my classroom. I deeply believe that all students are capable of learning. My decision to go back to school and join the Innovative Learning Master’s Program through Touro University was not a quick one. I’ve been thinking about returning to school for a while, but just couldn’t quite commit. Touro’s partnership with Napa Learns was an incredible opportunity for me and too good to pass up. I have found the return to school invigorating and frustrating. I have enjoyed exploring and ultimately using multiple tech tools. At the same time, the journey into the tech world has been frustrating for me. It’s made me feel uncomfortable, and at the same time opened my eyes to how behind I was in my knowledge of all things technology. I look forward to what’s still to come.