...I think the root of this problem – a lack of intrigue in math – begins with poor teaching. The idea of math “not being for someone” is ingrained in the minds of youth and governs their lifelong perspective. To be able to change the public stigma that math is too hard or too scary is, ultimately... (read more)
...I hold a PhD in Psychology, Master's degrees in Statistics and Psychology, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. I love to instill in students the same passion for learning that motivates me to be a life-long learner. Moreover, I am strongly committed to making learning fun, increasing access to education, academic excellence, and social justice. (read more)
First, a bit about me...
I live in the northwestern part of Columbus, Ohio, not far from Dublin, Worthington, and Powell. I am 59 years old. I hold a graduate degree from a Big Ten university (no, not Ohio State, though both of my kids graduated from OSU) and work for the Ohio Department of Education. (read more)
...I graduated from the Ohio State University with my Master's in Applied Neuroscience and magna cum laude from the University of Dayton with majors in Pre-medicine and Psychology. I've always been excited to assist my fellow peers in any way I could. The majority of the time it was academically a... (read more)
...I love talking to students from different backgrounds and sharing what makes my subjects fun in a way that makes them more approachable. I am really passionate about science education and communication- I believe we make things a lot harder than they need to be, and I love being a part of detang... (read more)