Cisco Academies will continue to grow because it has Cisco's backing, dedicated instructors, increased school administration personnel understanding and support and don't forget their great partners. Every day there are literally thousands of people who wake up in this world and ask themselves, "What can I do to help my student, help Cisco Academy?"

In the end it is amazing what we will all accomplish if we are only concerned with the success of the student while also keeping the wheels greased and turning at the same time...I look forward to waking up with all of my friends and colleagues who are all asking ourselves how we can reach out and find those students that need our help so they can change their lives and the lives of their families for generations.

The only question is, how far will the I.T. Education revolution go? I.T. touches so many sectors...what do farmers and doctors have in common?

Well with Cisco's Health Presence just like you can scan a patient's face and match up from the last visit to look for discolorations and symptoms that help the doctor detect an issue, imagine a farmer that could do that with his cattle. RFID tag and scan for discoloration?

When I start thinking of video and how it can impact/affect every major industry, I realize that video is the platform that will transform how we do things. It is now and soon it will become even more essential.

Thank you to John Morgridge and everyone at Cisco that recognized and believed in this revolution enough to invest heavily with money and resources. Much thanks to all the instructors for teaching, the students for learning and the parents/spouses that play their role for the success of the program.

Similar to what they say at SkillsUSA, if you think the world is going downhill, you just aren't looking in the right places!

Great post, keep up the good work and let's keep fighting the good fight together!

Love Cisco Academy!