Stephanie Rogers is a mother of three and a grandmother of two. Her love for children has always been her passion and focus during most of her career endeavors. She was one of eleven children with a very strong mother. It was her mother's strength as a parent that shaped her thinking and career choices. It was in this personal experience with her mother that she realized the importance of discipline. Discipline was always anarea of strength during her time in the classroom.Stephanie attended Alabama State University where she received her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She continued her education at Auburn University at Montgomery where she earned her master's degree. Life caused her to change course and she returned to Alabama State University to receive an advanced degree in Education. She also received her certification in Emotional Disturbance from the University of Alabama. She has continued throughout her professional career as a teacher to attend numerous conferences and training tomaximize her abilities in the classroom. Special education has always been a focal point becauseof the author's need to help those who are less fortunate. It has become her personal mission to equip prospective teachers with the skills necessary to become effective and life-changing agents. She is now an adjunct professor at a university where she enjoys her new role of equipping upcoming professionalsfor the field of education.