When it comes to education, I believe students represent the most important component and work to offer them the best product possible, helping them become keen Speculators, Observers, Describers, and Analyzers of the world (see my SODA model) by thinking critically and Googling competently. I chose Academia as a career because I want to help students succeed, and my experience and expertise revolve around that. So, my work diligently promotes active student engagement, such as field-based research, supervising student-led/driven studies, experiential education, and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications.