Education
Danbury High School, 1990, 4.02 G.P.A. (weighted)
B.A. Microbiology, Miami University, 1994, 3.85 G.P.A.
Magna Cum Laude
M.A.T. Science Education, Miami University, 1996, 3.95 G.P.A.
Teaching Experience
•Miami University Undergraduate Teaching Scholar, 1993
-taught microbial physiology and immunology pre-lab and lab
•Graduate Assistant/Teaching Assistant, Miami University, 1994-1996
-taught physical science labs to elementary education majors
•Little Miami High School, 1996-1998
-taught physical science and honors physical science
•Vermilion High School, 1998-99,
-taught physical science, honors physical science, and
environmental science
•McCormick Middle School, 1999-2006
-taught 8th grade general science
•Huron High School, 2006-present
-presently teaching biology, honors biology, and advanced biology
Research Experience
•Undergraduate Research Scholar involved in research with ts-mutants
of Streptococcus equi, the causative agent of Strangles (similar to
Strep Throat, but lethal) in horses. Our work aimed ultimately to
produce an improved vaccine for this lethal disease of horses.
•Internship with Case Western Reserve University in the Department
of Pharmacology. Conducted research on the corA Magnesium
transport protein in Salmonella typhimurium. Funding provided by
a grant from the American Heart Association to better understand
the role of ion transport proteins in the development of heart
disease.
Field Experience
•Field Studies in the Grand Tetons, Wyoming (1990 and 1991).
Studied Geology, Ecology, Alpine Biology
•Marine Biology Field Studies on Andros Island, Forfar Field Station
(1989/90)
•Geology Field Studies in 19 National Parks (1988)
Related Experience
• Selected to Phi Beta Kappa
• National Science Teachers Association (1996-present)
• Received distance learning certification at LMHS
• Implemented "School to Work" program in collaboration with local
businesses (LMHS)
• HS tech prep committee (LMHS)
• Part of LMHS restructuring team, responsible for observing model
"High Schools that Work", writing grant, and implementing program
locally.
• Selected to "design team" for new high school (LMHS)
• Department Chair, Science (1998-present)
• "Effective Schools" Curriculum team leader (HHS)
• Ashland University Assessment Training, HHS
• Certified Pathwise Mentor Trainer- program for mentoring entry
year teachers.
• Selected as one of 200 teachers nationally to participate in the
Northrop Grumman Weightless Flights of Discovery Program.
Designed and carried out experiments in micro-gravity.
• National Association of Biology Teachers 2006-present
• Grant recipient for Smartboard and training at E-tech conference
• Design team for HHS Science Lab improvements
• Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, Jennings Scholar, 2007