I love making a positive difference in how young people view STEM subjects.
Give us 3-5 adjectives that describe you…
Creative, Reflective, Resourceful, Passionate, Adventurous
Briefly describe your job… what do you really do at EL?
I work to foster strong collaborative relationships with district math, science, and instructional technology leaders laying the groundwork to build broad and successful implementations of ExploreLearning products. I am responsible for monitoring the district level goals of each implementation to help “move the needle” on student growth and achievement.
What do you like about working at EL?
I love making a positive difference in how young people view STEM subjects.
What's the most seriously fun thing you've ever done?
Ziplining over the Atlantic Ocean.
Why is STEM education important, in your personal opinion?
I think the future holds a wide range of career opportunities for young people in STEM fields. STEM education not only prepares young people for these opportunities, but it also naturally fosters problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Time travel… past or future?
Future
Artificial intelligence… friend or foe?
Friendly foe ?
Chemistry or Biology
Chemistry
Algebra or Geometry
Geometry
Learn a language or learn how to code
Learn to Code
Deep space or deep sea
Deep Space
Bill Nye or Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Both. I love the selfie that Bill Nye famously took in 2014 that included President Obama and Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
Einstein or Newton
Newton
Star Wars or Star Trek
Neither. I haven’t seen either movie. ¯\_(?)_/¯
Keyboard or Paper + Pencil
Paper + Pencil
Playlists or podcasts
Playlists
In the classroom… Front row or back row
Back row
Who's next?
