Forensics broadened my worldview and sharpened my understanding of systemic inequality in the United States through continuous research and debate. Educational inequity was a recurring focus during my four years at UO, and the work I did on that topic directly inspired me to pursue a career in teaching. That research not only led me to join Teach For America but also motivated me to dedicate the past three years to teaching exclusively at Title I schools, where I work every day to address the very issues I first confronted through debate.