For better or worse, I was raised by a Marine. That means I learned to work hard, suck it up, and get things done uncomplainingly.

Recently someone asked me what was most important to me in an assistant.  Great question. A drama-free soul who is committed to making me as productive as possible is worth his or her weight in gold.

Picture me sitting in the back row of a packed faculty workshop. Every time I tilt my head to see the speaker, the guy in the front row leans directly into my line of vision.