I'm Mark Wasicsko, a professor in the College of Education and have been at NKU since 2005. Prior experiences include being a science teacher, faculty member, department chair, dean, and provost. My teaching includes courses in transformational leadership, best practices for college teachers, lifespan development, and the fundamentals of mindfulness. My primary interest is investigating the human elements (dispositions, values, and beliefs) that allow helping professionals and leaders to make positive changes in themselves, others, and their communities. For over 40 years, I have applied this interest to preparing educators, leaders, and other helping professionals, selecting/hiring “gruntled” colleagues, and assisting people to grow and enhance their dispositions. Now, nearing the end of a fulfilling career, my primary interest is helping professionals increase their effectiveness through self-awareness and mindfulness practices.