I am a retired Army officer, with the honor and pleasure to call Dr. Ghannam my mentor and more importantly my friend. While on active duty, I pursued a Masters of Science in Forensic specializing in DNA and Serology. It was in this program that I first met Dr. Ghannam, I was struggling, having been out of academia for almost twenty years. Dr. Ghannam took me under her wing and assisted me throughout the program. Her dedication to ensuring that I maintained a positive attitude while learning the material was unsurpassed. I have not met anyone with her zeal and passion for education from either the military or civilian sector. She truly cares and believes education changes lives, and is a living testimony of what can be achieved with hard work and perseverance. I highly recommend Dr. Ghannam, she will not disappoint!!!!!