Dr. Alston is the Assistant Commissioner in the Office of Equity and Community Engagement Services for the NYS Department of Education. His experience as an educator offers us a unique perspective on the adjustment of learning models while under quarantine. In our interview, he sheds light on how his work as an educator prepared him for life under quarantine. He also gives tips on how to juggle working from home while ensuring that your children are having a productive home-schooling experience.