In a previous life, I wanted to read a billion books, find a cure for cancer,  and live on a deserted island.  Then I grew up. Damn.

I have a bachelor’s degree in industrial safetysupervision with a double minor in Chemistry and Biology from Purdue University. I worked for 15 years as an industrial hygienist in various public and private concerns around the country and saw a lot of things in my fellow human beings that I found interesting.  So, I went back to school.

I have a bachelor’s degree in education from Calumet College of St. Joseph.  I’ve been teaching science at the high school and middle school levels for 20+ years now and still see a lot of things that I’ve found interesting in my fellow human beings.  So, I went back to school, again.

I have my Masters of Education degree in Educational Technology from the American College of Education. I use my found knowledge and experience to create vibrant learning spaces using technology for both children and adults that will impact how they learn, what they learn, why they choose to learn it, thus making them better human beings and hopefully (prayerfully), making the world just a little bit more interesting.  Then, maybe I’ll go back to school again.  We’ll see.

I teach high school science to adults of all ages (my most senior student graduated at age 72!) and I LOVE my job! I am also an educational technologist (early adopter).  I want to help teachers born and taught in the 20th century to become comfortable with the way children born in the 21st century MUST BE taught.

It’s a new day in education.  I think about that every day.  In my little corner of the world, I can create change, growth, a feeling of self respect and self worth for my colleagues in an atmosphere that says teachers are nothing.  We, as teachers, are the most powerful influence in the world.

This is my place to rant, reflect, and regroup.  Hope you enjoy what you read.