Waverly, Iowa, United States
I love teaching the sciences. Science is life. I believe all people can and must understand science to become competent engaged members of society. The degree in which a student achieves her or his personal knowledge level depends entirely on three things: 1) ability to make connections, 2) engagement, and 3) accessibility. Any missing corner of the triad results in a waste of time for all involved. Although education is a personal endeavor, through my passionate teaching I assist my students as they grasp their opportunity for knowledge.
I teach Physics of Ordinary Things (PHY 130), Biology of Ordinary Things (BI 131), Chemistry of Ordinary Things (CH 110), Elementary Science Methods (SCI 385), Secondary Science Methods (BI/CH/PHY 470), Science of Water (BI/PHY 120), and Biology and Culture of the Amazon (GM/BI 214). I am researching biophilia, blatticomposting, aquaponics, woody agriculture, herpetology, invasive control, and microecosystems with undergraduates.
I teach Physics of Ordinary Things (PHY 130), Biology of Ordinary Things (BI 131), Chemistry of Ordinary Things (CH 110), Elementary Science Methods (SCI 385), Secondary Science Methods (BI/CH/PHY 470), Secondary Mathematics Methods (MA 470), Science of Water (BI/PHY 120), and Biology and Culture of the Amazon (GM/BI 214).
I teach Physics of Ordinary Things, Biology of Ordinary Things, Elementary Science Methods, Secondary Science Methods, Science of Water, and Earth Science.
I have taught biology, physical science, exploratory physical science, chemistry, zoology, and honors chemistry.
I taught inorganic chemistry as a summer adjunct.
For the 2002-2003 school year, I taught physics, chemistry, and physical science.
From 1995 through 2001, I taught chemistry, physics, exploratory biology, biology, general science, physical science, anatomy/physiology, and debate. I also wrote district curriculum for, and taught, zoology, advanced chemistry, botany, and ecology.