"The most important thing a teacher can do for a student is to inspire the student to WANT to learn. I believe that curiosity is the best teacher. But, even the curious need the right environment!

Lifelong learning is a huge part of my life. When I am learning, I feel fulfilled. At Lehigh University, I studied Chemical Engineering and business and how the two work hand-in-hand in an integrated business and engineering honors program. After graduation, I traveled to Germany to learn about various engineering and business aspects of the German automobile industry. The following school year I studied Technical Entrepreneurship in a Master's of Engineering program, also at Lehigh University.

But, I did not stop learning when I left Lehigh. I still read fanatically about topics ranging from Earth and Space Science to Mathematics and Physiology to Philosophy and Psychology. TEDtalks and podcasts fill my free time. All of this learning has lead to deep conceptual understanding across a broad range of topics. This is what I believe makes me such a good teacher. I can see those connections, or lack thereof, in my students. Filling in those gaps is my purpose.

Above all, I strive to bring my love of learning to my students so that they too can benefit from the powerful inspiration to learn that curiosity provides.

Chemical Engineering, Physics, and Chemistry experience:

I studied Chemical Engineering for 4 years at Lehigh University and practiced it for 3 more years at a leading materials engineering company (W. L. Gore and Associates).

Mathematics experience:

After scoring a 5 on the AP calculus exams (AB and BC), I went on to receive an A in Calculus 3 at Lehigh University and found continued success with higher level engineering math." less...