Currently Teaches:

• Physical Science, Science in Society
• Assistant Golf Coach, Used to Coach Girls Tennis, JV boy’s Soccer and Asst Coach of Girl’s Varsity Soccer

Background:

• Undergratudate Degree: Biology with a Chemistry Minor, UVM
• Masters Degree at UVM
• Has been teaching at Rice since 2006

Get to Know Him:

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I enjoy teaching Science because: I am fascinated about the natural world and all it has to teach us.

I choose to teach at Rice because: I love the life-long community that is created..

What is your favorite thing about your job? Watching the students succeed and overcome challenges.

If you had an unexpected afternoon off, what would you do with your time? Head up to the golf course, watch a movie, mow the lawn

Best vacation/trip you’ve ever been on: The Bahamas

Favorite tradition/fieldtrip/project you do in your classroom each school year: Presentation on Biomimicry “learn from nature rather than harvest it”

Favorite Rice tradition or event: Pi Day, Homecoming Football Game, Pep Rally

Favorite Rice Sports Team to watch: Can't decide!

Favorite Professional Sports Team or Athlete: All teams New England: Bruins, Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox

If a prospective family asked you “why should I send my student to Rice,” what would you say? Rice still offers a traditional college preparatory education that has been lost in many of the public schools. The teachers truly care about their students.