As an education candidate, I understand the importance of Professional Community Participation. I have been a member of Kappa Delta Pi since May 10th, 2023. I now hold the title of Co-Membership Chair within the organization. Through this prestigious organization, I have been able to establish relationships with colleagues that can be characterized by mutual support and cooperation. Being a member of Kappa Delta Pi has allowed me to make connections with others in the profession who share the same beliefs and interests as me. In this organization, I have been able to take an initiative by assuming this type of leadership position among my peers and the faculty. This leadership role has allowed me to promote a culture of professional inquiry. I have been able to do this by asking questions during meetings that spark discussion on educational topics. This allows me and my peers to discuss together and learn from one another in a professional setting. Another way in which I have participated in the professional community is by being a recipient of the Underwood Smith Teaching Scholarship. I have gained experience through this program from my mentor teacher, and have also been able to make a substantial contribution by volunteering to help underclassmen who have also received this scholarship. To maintain the scholarship, I have had to maintain a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester and a 3.0 GPA. This has shown me the different involvements and commitment it takes to maintain a professional standing in different organizations. I have also made a promise to teach for a minimum of five consecutive years in the state of West Virginia in a public school setting. This allows me to participate in the community by providing for my home state in return for what they provided me. This follows along with the connectivism Learning Theory established by George Siemens and Stephen Downes. This theory states that people learn and grow from connections, so this can also relate to connections in the form of relationships. For educators, these relationships can be in the professional community and allow for personal growth in order to expand our knowledge and resources for the classroom.