Why has professional learning been important to you throughout your career? One of my first revelations when I started teaching was that my preparation to teach did not adequately prepare me for all the realities and complexities to be an effective teacher. I made a commitment in my first year of teaching that I still maintain today: I must always engage in my own learning. I continue today to participate in formal learning through the Harvard Business School and other offerings. In leading an improvement organization, I believe that learning is a continuous improvement process. What is one memorable professional learning experience that shaped your work as an educational leader? When I was a beginning principal, I attended a seminar at Amherst College focused on