After serving almost 12 years in the military I was medically retired due to an injury sustained overseas. I wanted to continue serving and helping our country so I went back to school, took the tests, and became an elementary school teacher. This year was my first year teaching and I have been able to see first hand how important it is to have the appropriate classroom resources in order to make instruction successful. Everything from classroom management to instruction itself relies on what is available to the classroom. It is no secret that education isn’t always financed the way it should be. I am dedicated to making sure my students get the best education possible. I am passionate about allowing my students to think outside the box and participate in as much project based learning as possible. I would like to provide an environment that meets the needs of all students which includes equipping my class with the resources needed to implement flexible seating. I would also like to equip my class to allow more STEM based learning.