Prior to starting my teaching career, I was a co-owner of a small locksmith business in Asheville, North Carolina. I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in physics in 2006 and continued graduate coursework and research in applied physics. I began teaching for the Hillsborough County Public School System in August 2010, and during that time, I earned a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).

During my three years teaching in the county, I also taught Physics II to pre-med students at Hillsborough Community College as an adjunct professor. In August 2013, I began teaching Honors Physics and Calculus III with Analytical Geometry at Tampa Preparatory School and became the coordinator for the STEM concentration. In 2022, I began teaching AP Physics I and AP Physics C, along with Calculus III with Analytical Geometry.

In May 2016, I earned a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology (ID&T), which continues to inform my instructional practices. I incorporate evidence-based approaches, including motivational design and backward design, to develop effective and purposeful instruction. When designing courses, I intentionally structure learning experiences to engage and motivate learners while ensuring that content remains relevant, organized, and aligned with learning objectives. My goal is for students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in the next stages of their academic journeys.