Dr. Sunaina Sharma has been a secondary teacher for over 20 years and was an in-school program leader for 10 years. She strives to put the learner’s needs at the forefront of program planning, classroom teaching, and professional learning so that students are participating in authentic and relevant knowledge construction. Her doctoral research centered on understanding how to leverage digital technology in the classroom to increase student engagement. She also is an instructor and practicum advisor in a Bachelor of Education program where she uses her classroom experience to prepare future educators for their role.