My favorite book is the Bible as it is the only one I've continued to read daily over the years with fervent interest. There's just no comparison. However, I do also enjoy reading British mystery and adventure series such as those created around Sherlock Holmes (Conan Doyle), Father Brown (Chesterton), Narnia (Lewis), Lord of the Rings (Tolkein), and Poirot/Miss Marple (Christie).

It would be incredible to take many of the classes we offer at the school. I treasure the learning and reasearch processes and happen to find most subjects interesting. Still, history is nearest the top of my favorites list, particularly regarding the decades leading up to WWII. I value the search for new insights to understand those who came before, hoping to glean a better view on our current culture.

As a parent and teacher here, I strongly believe in our school vision and virtues. This past year, we launched our house system and I'm honored to serve as a co-leader of the Alfred the Great house, alongside Mr. Richardson. I believe that including our upper school students in this house system allows for additional community building and leadership opportunities outside the traditional classroom setting. Plus, it makes for some lively competition activities.

Putting puzzles together is a favorite hobby and I tend to get rather obsessed with completing one once started. A couple years ago, our family was introduced to the strategy game Dominion. We have found there are almost infinite variations for play with all the available expansion packs and spend many evenings and weekends enjoying time together over a game.