This week, we sit down with a teacher whose path to the classroom was shaped by purpose long before stepping into a school. After 9/11, with the mindset of “If I don’t go, who will?”, the decision to serve in the military became a defining chapter in a journey built on responsibility and commitment to others.

From that call to serve to the classroom today, every step reflects the idea of servant leadership, leading by putting others first, showing up with humility, and doing the work that needs to be done. We talk about growth, perspective, and how those experiences shape the way students are supported and empowered each day.

An inspiring episode that reminds us leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about stepping forward when it matters most.