In 2008 I received my B.S. from Creighton University where I majored in Mathematics and Emergency Medical Services .  I am a NREMT and IDPH licensed Paramedic, and in May 2008 completed my Critical Care Paramedic certification.

While an undergraduate, I worked as a EMS instructor for Creighton University EMS Education, teaching ACLS, PALS, BLS and various EMT-B/P courses.

I am currently studying towards a Masters of Education from the University of Illinois (UIUC) Global Campus.

My interests include, in no particular order: eLearning, Satire, Security, Calorie Restriction, Educational Reform, Nanotech, RVing, Go, Comics, Political Cartoons, Log Cabins, Poker, Homeschooling, Puzzles, Gold, Taxation, Mac OS, Cycling, Gymnastics, Dogs, Chaos, Meditation, Anarchocapitalism, Cryptography, Comedy, Atheism, MMA, Appalachian Trail, Athletics, Trivia, Poker, Dogs, Weightlifting, History, Bodybuilding, Camping, Drug Reform, Magic, Internet Culture, Science, and the Singularity.