I anticipate this program can be the ultimate exchange of ideas, a family of educators and stakeholders who uplift, empower and motivate one another. I hope to contribute meaningfully to this exchange and nurture personal and professional connections. As far as my leadership capacity, I would like to expand my influence. I would like to challenge myself. Participating in this prestigious program would allow me to not only network with other like minded individuals who are pushing themselves to make a positive impact in the field, but it would further impel my introverted extroverted self to “get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”