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"Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think."
"Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think."
Albert Einstein
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Meet your teacher
Meet your teacher
Upper School Science | Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County
ABOUT ME
EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY
Foster a love of learning
Utilization of multimodal teaching
Show science is both relevant and exciting
Prepare the student for life as a whole
WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO
Meeting the students and working together to increase our wonder and understanding of the world around us through the lens of scientific study.
GET TO KNOW ME
what is your favorite book?
what is your favorite book?
My current favorite book is titled "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance" written by Alex Hutchinson. I especially enjoyed reading this book as it highlights the seemingly limitless capabilities of the human body while also outlining the extensive research and work that has been done to lay the groundwork for our current knowledge of the human body.
What is your favorite subject?
What is your favorite subject?
My favorite subject is anatomy and physiology. I am constantly amazed at the intricate and vast complexity of the human body. The more we learn about how the body works, the more we realize we don't know. I find this to be exciting and inspirational.
What do you Appreciate about ascent?
What do you Appreciate about ascent?
I greatly appreciate Ascent's focus on higher level thinking, community, and the pursuit of virtue in all things.
What do you do for fun?
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy the great outdoors whether through running, hiking, rock climbing, or biking. I also love to get competitive on the basketball court and enjoy the occasional boardgame with friends.
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