...My turning point was when I took a calculus course with an excellent, dedicated teacher who showed me how the things I was learning in the classroom could apply to real life. My passion is passing on the tremendous favor that the teacher did for me to my students. Once I realized that I could be excited about math, I worked to get a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. (read more)
...In those years:
I have taught Algebra 100 times; I have taught Geometry probably 100 times also;
I have taught Alg II 10 times, and Trigonometry/PreCalc 30 times. Volleyball:
I own STAR Volleyball Camps that directs 10 to 15 site camps and clinics each summer. I have been coaching volleyball since 1985: 18 varsity high school teams, 10 JV teams, and 27 club teams. (read more)