I Love Science.
Always have. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t fascinated with the “WHY” of things. Why things are the way they are, how things work, what stuff is made of or why things happen the way they do.
Science is our best method for ever knowing the answer to any of those questions. Science is awesome because it works. No other methodology in all of human history has brought us closer to understanding the universe than science. It gives us communication, transportation, entertainment, agriculture, and so much more.
When I was about 25 or so, I was having dinner with a friend of mine. I was telling her about an article I read recently about a black holes or quasars or some space stuff, I don’t remember exactly. What I do remember is how excited I got, and she said, “You should be a teacher, you get so excited about this stuff.”
I stopped for a moment to consider that. I had never thought of teaching until that moment. But, the more I thought about it, the more I realized how right she was.
I decided to go back to school to become a teacher soon after that. To share my love and passion of science (and history!) with as many students as I could.
Here are some things I’m interested in and into for students who want to know:
I am quite the nerd, I love to play D&D, video games, board games, card games, and I’m quite a prolific Magic: The Gathering card collector and player.
I love to read sci-fi and fantasy, history books and science books.
I love chocolate and toffee, but I *gasp* don’t drink coffee or tea!
I’m also a bit of an athlete, I play basketball and softball, I swim and bike often, and I like staying in shape and being fit.
My favorite TV show of all time is Star Trek: The Next Generation. Captain Jean-Luc Picard has seriously been a major influence on my life.
Favorite movie: No Country for Old Men.
Favorite bands, Beirut, Strokes, Artic Monkeys, Sufjan Stevens, Flaming Lips, Gorillaz, The Decemberists, and many more!
If anyone has any questions for me I’m happy to answer! Oh, and if you think you can beat me 1 v 1 in basketball, please let me know. I love embarrassing students on the court :)
Memories
“Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. But I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because they’ll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we’ve lived. After all...we’re only mortal.”