...I break down concepts, discover trouble areas, make math fun, build confidence, and ease anxiety for basic math, pre-algebra and algebra! I love working with Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College age. For ESL/ESOL, I got my M.A ESL Teaching, U. of Illinois and received the Teaching Excellence Award. (read more)
...I currently teach Introduction to Software Technology, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science A. I have built the computer science program in our school from having only one CS class to having an entire career pathway. My success is evident not only in the growth of the program but also the growing diversity of the population. (read more)
I have been a High School and Middle School teacher for over 30 years and have a variety of curriculum experiences. I have taught Physics at the Honors and AP levels. In addition at various times I have taught middle and high school science courses covering physical science, chemistry, earth science and biology. (read more)
...I can sight read sheet music in alto and treble clef as well as play classical viola. I have been playing for 8.5 years and still practice. I have taken college level botany, wood anatomy, dendrology, forest ecology, and more classes involving plants. (read more)