I served as a high school teacher for 27 years and still work as a part time adjunct lecturer at night at a local community college, having taught English consistently. I have a Masters in Library Science from the University at Albany, SUNY, and an additional Masters in English with a concentration in American Literature from Queens College, CUNY. I am 6 credits shy of a third Masters in Education as I did not do the student teaching, for I was hired! I settled for an Advanced Certificate from Queens College in Education. I love the challenge of working with students, as I struggled with classes as a youth, rarely finding a teacher who could tap into my interests as a conduit to the class materials; consequently, this has informed my pedagogy, as I try to adapt curriculum to my students' interests. I believe with time, effort, and a passionate educator who connects with a child that every child can learn.