When I consider a person whose communication style I admire in terms of professionalism in my field, the person that comes to mind is Stephanie Andraisi. Stephanie was the Director of Children’s Ministries and the head of the Early Childhood Education board at the church where I held my first Director’s position. As a young Director and particularly one who was not strong in confrontation or communication I always admired how Stephanie was calm, cool and collected even in stressful situation. I can recall times when I would sit in her office in tears after speaking with a family who had a concern about the school. When we had a round of layoffs due to budget cuts in our center Stephanie sat with me as I had to let faculty go. Stephanie was a calming presence to the teachers when I had to take frequent teary breaks. Stephanie was very collected and knew exactly what to say. Even years later I am not at able to emulate her communication style completely although experience has gotten me closer.