Lynne also works with students on Independent Studies, a relatively new course option in her department at her school. Students work individually with her while they complete an intense project they create for themselves for their senior year. She’s worked with many students over the last few years on their independent projects. “All my students who do independent study take their work home with them and come back with these gorgeous projects. I don’t have to solicit students to do an independent study any more; they just come to me because they’re interested