Dr. Eliza Sorte-Thomas is an associate professor in early childhood and K-8 education at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, MT. She serves the Program Director for early childhood and as a liaison for the teacher education program at the University of Montana. Additionally, she is a co-director for the campus Teaching and Learning Center as well as Division Chair for the Social Sciences. Eliza is also a published teacher-resource author and educational consultant. She loves the process of teaching, learning, and leading at all levels. Dr. Sorte-Thomas tries to always stay curious as an educator, daughter, wife, bonus mom, fur mom, and friend.