A nationally recognized speaker and author, Carol believes in the inherent potential of individuals, all of whom need to be sustained and mentored as they work to become their “best selves.” Her career accomplishments include creating the vision behind a nationally recognized educational model for at-risk teens. In her role in higher education, Carol continues to supervise and mentor beginning teachers; she also coaches school leaders in problem-solving and decision-making. Through the years, Carol’s public service to non-profits has allowed her to share her skill sets of program design, participant engagement and assessment of outcomes.