Kristin Thole is a Graduate student pursuing a degree in Special Education. She has been attending NAU and working in the Center for Excellence in Education for about one year. Kristin finished her Bachelor¹s Degree in International Business at the American College Dublin, in Dublin Ireland. After living in Europe since 1988, and traveling as far as the Far East, Kristin decided she wanted work with children from her own country and make a difference in people¹s lives. Kristin loves Flagstaff where she can go hiking, climbing, and trail running during most of the year. Recognizing diversity and acknowledging that every person has a gift is just a part of her strong belief system. We all need to work together in order to make this world a better place, and in helping each other be the best we can be is just the first step.