From early on in my life, change and transitions were a constant in my life. My Dad was in the military, so we moved every 2-3 years until I was in college. That meant a constant flow of new houses, a new neighbors, new friends, and new challenges.
As a teacher and school administrator, overseeing a staff of 70+ teachers and support staff, every year there was something new - new initiatives, curriculum, staff members, and policies that I helped to navigate by putting systems in place to lessen the load of my teachers.
I had to learn to adapt, pivot, and make tough decisions quickly throughout my early childhood, young adulthood, and well into my career that have allowed me to have impact on the world around me.
After 20 years working in the field of education, it was time for another season of change. God called me out of that work, just a few years shy of reaching my career-long dream of becoming a principal.
It was time to bring my leadership and impact a little closer to home. This time, God called me to step into being fully present as a Mom and Wife.
Each step of the way, I was learning to be a leader in my school, church, classroom, work, and beyond. And now I use my ability to ignite action in other people's lives as a Kingdom Builder so that others can be one, too.
This is the body of Christ in action.