"To me, feedback from the educators actually putting my curriculum to use is vital. In fact, I welcome it by encouraging educators to give me any type of feedback that they may have. Early in my career, I was criticized for using too many repeat pictures in the materials that I developed for early elementary aged students. The teachers instilled in me that variety is what helps young learners stay engaged. Rather than taking that feedback personally as a lack of knowledge on my part, I keep that thought in mind any time I create new learning materials for the young ones and am remain grateful to this day for that feedback."