In addition to being an instructor with First Year Seminar, Megan Kasper serves as the Associate Director of Community-Engaged Leadership at Appalachian State University. She is a two-time Mountaineer graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Secondary Education, and a Master of Arts in College Student Development. In addition to working as a public school teacher, Megan has over a decade of experience working in higher education, directly with leadership development and education, learning communities, teacher education, career development, and college access. They also have experience in outdoor education and nonprofit leadership, serving with the Tourette Information Center & Support (TICS) in leading their Camp Twitch and Shout program. Motivated to empower others in developing their leadership identity and context, her professional interests are in applying positive psychology to the practice of leadership, exploring practices of social responsibility, and understanding education policy and its impact on student success outcomes. Megan is happily married, a twin, and passionate about serving others. Her hobbies include reading and watching historical dramas, traveling to explore new places, and enjoying the outdoors with her friends and dogs.