Cynthia Lynne Arnold

Throughout my life, I have been drawn to animals and children. As a young girl, I was rarely without the companionship of my dog and whatever stray happened to cross our paths. I was enchanted by the way animals learned, behaved, and expressed affection. Beginning in early elementary school, my family began visiting a foster home for adolescents and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Guided by compassion, my curiosity about learning and behavior flourished, as did my respect for individual differences.