Working with the VIPEr fellows project has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences I’ve had in some time.  Having other inorganic chemists engaged in serious discussions about teaching inorganic chemistry is very inspiring and motivational.  Being able to interact with other inorganic chemists outside my own institution has been a reminder that we all have similar experiences and that we can help each other grow.  The community being built by the VIPEr project is powerful.  I was reluctant to add yet another social media tool to my growing set, but the Discord server combined with the already great website is exceedingly helpful.  I think I will find myself using it more, including making my own contributions.  I am truly looking forward to using the tools I’ve learned from this project with the next iteration of my course.