My goal is to become well educated about the brain, learning, brain tumors, brain cancer, and brain surgery so I may help others in honor of my 33 year old brother with terminal brain cancer (who has a wife, a 2 and 4 year old) through awareness and support. Also, as a first grade teacher, I am deeply interested in how the brain and learning intertwine. What I learn about the brain will enhance my teaching as well as support my brother's cause.