Amber’s mission is to further the goals of the K20 Center 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. She encourages teachers to serve as leaders and offers them resources, support, and training to help them succeed. 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. Her skills include critical reading and writing, analysis, detail-oriented work, and articulation.