My mission is to continually find and create connections between my Christian faith and the world at large. In my spiritual life, I will develop my faith in connection to my social and professional life. I will spend quality, active time with my friends and acquaintances, as well as quiet, reflective time. I will deepen my knowledge of my students' lives, and improve my teaching skills. I will serve my church brethren, looking for ways to work within my strengths, and accepting work outside my strengths if necessary. In all these areas, I pray that God helps me see the connections between us all, so that I might be a tool for reconciliation.