Brad Gannon has been a public school educator in Utah for over six years. He is also passionate about experiential learning and enjoys the countless opportunities that Utah provides for outdoor recreation. Dedicated to education, Brad has been enthusiastic about the possibilities and knowledge that practitioner research can provide to teachers. Using this research, educators can use the data collected to revise, inform, and most importantly find new ways to engage students in authentic learning. Teaching Career and Technical Education allows Brad to experiment and try new things while using practitioner research allows him to stay at the forefront of the best practices for teaching middle school learners.