Sadaf Irshad, a graduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma, is studying Bilingual Education and Teaching English as a Second Language. She has been involved in literacy efforts in our local community and has also volunteered extensively with local elementary schools. She is committed to providing as many developmental opportunities for children as possible, both here in the United States and also in her native country of Pakistan. Upon her graduation, she intends to return to Pakistan to gain additional teaching experience and to serve as a role model for young women in her country.