Schedule:
| Period |
Class |
Room |
| 1 |
Planning |
W127 |
| 2 |
Earth Science |
W124 |
| 3 |
Earth Science |
W124 |
| 4 |
Geology |
W123 |
| 5 |
Geology |
W123 |
| 6 |
Planning |
W127 |
| 7 |
Geology |
W123 |
I am a REAL Colorado native and grew up in Colorado Springs and Golden. I am a graduate of the Jefferson County School District, graduating from Golden High School in 1975. I have worked in the private sector as an exploration geologist and environmental engineer in addition to my teaching career. I am married and have two grown children. I like to travel, ski, and camp in the Colorado mountains.
My second career is as a soccer referee for youth, high school, and adult leagues. Since there are a number of indoor facilities, there is very little break from soccer throughout the year.
Education / Degrees Earned:
M.S., 1990 Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
B.A., 1985 Geology University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Workplace Experience:
I have over 15 years of professional experience as a geologist/hydrogeologist working for an independent oil and gas exploration company and several environmental consulting firms. As an exploration geologist, I evaluated potential oil/gas prospects in the mid and western United States. As an environmental geologist/engineer I conducted a variety of surface and subsurface geological and geophysical investigations for surface and subsurface contamination. I also was involved in numerous soil and groundwater remediation projects in 13 western states.
I have 24 years of teaching experience at the middle and high school levels. I started at A-West in 2004 so I am a Wildcat at heart.
A Little About My Teaching Philosophy:
My interest in teaching stems from my desire to make a positive impact on the lives of the students I teach. I would like to empower students with the desire and ability to learn. Learning and education are life-long endeavors that are the most important aspect of the maturing process from childhood to adulthood. They are also the keys to leading a productive and enjoyable life.
A person's feeling of self worth is greatly enhanced when they set goals, work hard to achieve those goals, and get a feeling of accomplishment with what they have set out to do. I feel proud and honored to be a part of that mentoring process by encouraging and guiding students along that path.