"Most days, she is focused on meeting deadlines so that her magazine will publish in time. Still, she finds time to take care of her daughter and cook Burmese meals for her family. Now, she is also helping to teach Myanmar students to overcome language barriers. As a teacher at the American English Institute in Yangon, Brittney reckons the Myanmar education system needs to support students and teachers. She said Myanmar students are very studious and value their education, but they need access to diverse teaching methods and learning tools. She advises students not to be afraid to make mistakes, or they will be their own worst enemy. “Education is your greatest ally. Your education can never be stolen from you. Don’t learn things only about your current field: learn everything! Find something to study other than your current vocation and just suck it all in like a vacuum” she said. Moreover, she encourages her students to learn English skills through self-study. “First, find out how you learn. Do you learn best by hearing, listening, or doing? If you prefer hearing, I would advise you to watch as many videos as you can, listen to music, and hold conversations with other speakers. For visual learners, read as many books as you can, watch videos with English subtitles, and watch presentations with graphics. Ted Talks is always great. For those who learn best by doing, you need to combine your learning with some physical activity to help you store the lessons in your long-term memory.” A supportive family and life partner are very important to a working mother, and Brittney has those people surrounding her, especially her husband, who always advises her to pursue her goals..."