I consider it a privilege to teach, undertake research and daily be part of the same university community where I obtained my undergraduate degree in social work. All the aspects that I loved and benefitted from as a student, I now strive to maintain as a faculty at King’s. The small class sizes, the focus on educating the whole person and strong sense of community are what make this institution unique. As a faculty I take seriously the mantle of responsibility that comes with educating the social work professionals of the future towards ensuring they practice with a high level of skill, knowledge and personal value that places their clients needs at the forefront of everything they do. I aim through my research to find more effective means and methods to provide high quality social work education. In addition, my interest in health research is intended to amplify the voice of experience possessed by patients and families impacted by acute and chronic illness.