Amber’s mission is to further the goals of the K20 Center Grant in her role as a Professional Development Coordinator for GEAR UP for MY SUCCESS. This includes providing high quality professional development opportunities to partner schools, encouraging teachers in partner schools to step up as leaders and offering them resources, support, and training to help them succeed and eventually thrive independently of K20. Amber also strives to partner with schools to develop and implement action plans toward achieving whole-school systemic growth. Amber is motivated by an intrinsic love of learning, the desire to make a long-term impact in education, and a respect for scientific research that offers insight into the needs of schools, educators, and learners. Her skills include critical reading and writing, analysis, detail-oriented work, and articulation.