Being a part of the A to Z Literacy Movement has been a huge component of both my professional and personal life. When I work with inspirational people like Mal, it motivates me to learn more, DO more, and share the love of literacy and learning with everyone I meet. Teaching outside of the usual four walls of my classroom in Crystal Lake is always a great way to learn more about myself as an educator. It gives me a chance to reflect on my own teaching strategies, and to adjust and improve those strategies to reach all types of learners…no matter where they live.