After years of feeling uncertain about where they belonged, becoming a teacher helped them discover a deep sense of fulfillment.

Knikki Hernandez, a high school Spanish teacher in Central Virginia with several years of experience working alongside students and teachers to maximize learning gains and academic outcomes, her true purpose in life through teaching and how it transformed her world. Teaching not only gave her the chance to make a difference in others' lives but also helped her grow personally and professionally.

Now, she’s using her experiences to support and inspire others on her own teaching journeys, showing how finding your purpose can not only change your life but also positively impact those around you.