Whenever somebody asks about my previous work experience and my educational background, I can’t help but mention that at some point in my life I was an aspiring teacher.  Summer camps, volunteering in elementary school classrooms, and even pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in education.

My colleague asked once, “How do you think those experiences influence the work that you’re doing now?” I answered bluntly, “I have no idea”.

Or at least I didn’t, until recently. Read the rest of this entry »