Marcela Andrés, President and CEO of Designed Engagement and author of Purposeful Educator Connections, dives into the transformative role educators play in students' lives. She discusses the need for building strong, meaningful relationships that transcend academic compliance. Highlighting the importance of community, Marcela shares how understanding individual contexts enhances classroom culture. She advocates for compassionate teaching and reveals that investing in human connections leads to long-term success for both students and educators.