As I think about my background, many factors have contributed in shaping who I am today. Throughout my life, I have been fortunate enough to have a supportive family and friend group that have been by my side to teach and help me develop as I have experienced life. They have been people that I have learned and have never stopped learning from. In addition, different places and events that I have experienced have also had an influence on the person I am. All of these things have played a role in shaping my private culture, operating culture, and the syncretism that has occurred. To begin, my family is the most influential part in my life. Growing up I had both of my parents as teachers in elementary school and was forced to do my best to separate