Interests & Skills

George preparing to present to secondary teachers in Winnipeg, Manitoba about an Indigenous genocide curriculum he developed. 

George addressing about 600 people at the Mutobo Camp in Musanze district of Rwanda. The program, which is run by the Demobilization and Reintegration Commission, works to demobilize and reintegrate Rwandans who fled the country in 1994 and have been living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ever since. All had been part of militia groups in the DRC, many as child soldiers.

George debriefing with educators at the close of a weeklong educator workshop he organized on Teaching about Genocide in Minneapolis. 

George exploring the 13th-century Geghard Monastery in Armenia. 

George has traveled to 60+ countries looking for history, culture, and adventure.  

George designed and wove an Allagash-style pack basket for fishing or grocery shopping.

George enjoys learning about and making folk crafts, especially from Appalachia. 

George (and his bike) entering the Adirondack Park in northern New York State. 

George worked for a summer youth bicycle touring program, Teen Treks, in 2006 and 2007.