...I was selected as an All-State Musician for percussion 3 times in high school, and I was honored to be selected as first chair percussionist for the National Orchestra once. I have composed several sonatas and other works, but beyond my classical knowledge of music, I am also a competent improvi... (read more)
...I had the great good luck to be able to teach Astronomy at the high school level to very enthusiastic students. The subject matter is comprised of many basic concepts in chemistry and physics. While the science can be complex, the joy of the universe is a pretty substantial reward! (read more)