As an educator for more than 20 years, I witness each and every day the profound effect that education has on individuals, on society, and, specifically, our profession. What students learn in the classroom is foundational knowledge that will serve them for the rest of their lives. But learning must continue outside of the classroom. Innovation, the promulgation of ideas, isn’t a sedentary practice. It takes nurturing. It takes effort. It takes a commitment to education that far surpasses our schooling days.

In our profession, we must continue to be students. As technology, industries, and the general work environment change and evolve, so must we evolve. We do this by learning. By researching and experimenting with new ways to address familiar issues, we can prevent future risk.