 Currently pursuing her doctoral degree in educational leadership at Russell Sage College, Valerie continues to make a positive impact in education and beyond. Please join me in welcoming Valerie Paul to the show. Welcome, Valerie. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It's a pleasure to be with you here today. Thank you so much for having me. You're so welcome. So is it all right if I give if I call you Val?