About Me
Updated 07-24-25
Resume, updated 05-12-22: Link.
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I was a Keynote Speaker at the AAPT (American Association of Physics Teachers) New England Section Spring 2022 Meeting in at Holyoke College, MA.
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The CHSE Ballroom Dance Club and I were featured in the Cranston Herald on March 15, 2022. It is a beautiful article with fantastic pictures!
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I was selected as the 2020 recipient of the Paul W. Zitzewitz Award for Excellence in High School Teaching. I presented at the plenary meeting in July, 2020.
Cranston Herald Press Release: Link
AAPT Press Release: Link
AAPT Talk, starting at time stamp 4:15:17: Link
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I was awarded the AMGEN Award for Science Teaching Excellence in 2008, a regional award.
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Miscellaneous:
I am studying gemology at the Gemological Institute of America, GIA. In 2020 I earned my Applied Jewelry Professional Certificate, in 2025 I earned my Graduate Colored Stones Certificate, and am currently working towards a Graduate Gemologist degree: Link.
I study ballet, west coast swing, ballroom, and Latin dance and compete regularly at dance events. Dance Resources.
I am currently ranked Novice in both Lead & Follow in the World Swing Dance Council Registry. https://www.worldsdc.com/registry-points/
I make chainmaille armor and paint miniatures for D&D.
I have a minor in harp performance and perform locally at CHSE and church.
LinkedIn Profile: Link.
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Dance videos:
Novice Comps at Swing Fling 2025: Link.
West Coast Swing Flash Mob performance in Narragansett 09-02-17: Link.
I have performed in several Ballroom Formation Teams at Floor Time Studios. Videos can be seen here, and the Samba Formation Team video can be seen here.
I have co-choreographed a few routines for Bolts on Broadway. Here is a Salsa routine: Link.
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