...This stems from my love of reading. Additionally, my knowledge of English was hugely influenced by my study of Latin, which I had to take for a year at a Catholic School. A background in Latin solidifies one's vocabulary and grammar, which makes for good writing. (read more)
...I have taught beginning math classes at the local community college and have volunteered to help in the math lab, which I truly enjoy. Overall, I believe that math is not a difficult subject, it's just the way it's presented that makes it difficult. I have lots of examples from former students of how they changed the way they thought about math to a more positive feeling. (read more)