Where did you grow up?
Hampton Bays, NY
Where did you attend high school?
Hampton Bays HS
Did you have a favorite subject in school?
Yes, I had two: Math and Music. But I like all subjects.
When did you know you wanted to be a teacher?
Originally, I wanted to be an actor. I wasn’t strong-willed enough to pursue that very difficult career. Then, I studied Mathematics in Berlin, Germany to pursue a PhD. That was difficult, but worthwhile, nonetheless. My mother was an ENL teacher and she suggested I do that. It was a good choice, because as a teacher, we are on a stage and I can teach what I love.
What did you enjoy most about college?
Socializing, meeting new people, hearing new ideas about the world we live in.
Have you ever visited Greenport before coming to work here?
Yes, a few times.
Do you have any particular interests outside of your career, such as sports or hobbies?
I like to play guitar. I don’t follow sports.
What is your hidden talent?
Cooking.
If you could have dinner with anyone (alive or dead) who would it be?
David Bowie.
What would you like the students of Greenport to know about you?
I like to explore new possibilities. I’m not afraid of trying something new. As Henry David Thoreau said, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.” If I can impart one thing to my students, that would be it.