...I participated in theater for much of my schooling, and through my teaching and English coursework, I have extensive knowledge on preparing and presenting content to a group. I am extremely comfortable in one-on-one pitch settings and large group settings. I have enjoyed speaking on Q&A panels,... (read more)
...I speak German and French (and have taught both) and I also know the peculiarities of phonics. German Phonics is easy; French Phonics is very difficult. English requires real concentration on not only letters (spelling) but also on context. (read more)
...I still teach clarinet lessons two individuals, and have taught it at schools and churches. I am a published songwriter with songs on several albums, including several recorded on Sweet Rain Records. Additionally, I regularly write songs for churches, community Musical Dramas and more. (read more)
...In January 2020, I returned to the classroom in a charter alternative school, teaching world history. I was there through the worst of the pandemic, pivoting between in person, distance, and combined learning situations. In 2021, I moved to a large urban high school, where I taught US and world history for two years. (read more)