...Part of understanding culture is looking at material culture and art. I find artifacts and art as some of the most concrete and symbolic representations of culture. I have studied ancient art to modern art. (read more)
I am a recent graduate with more than 10 years experience working with upper elementary, middle and high school students. I was a paraeducator for eleven years in a middle school students-at-risk classroom where I worked in small groups and individually with students. It was this position that convinced me to return to college to earn my teaching degree. (read more)
...All of those courses touched upon religion (e.g., Christianity and other monotheistic religions such as Islam). Growing up, I participated in many Bible studies from a Christian perspective, but I have studied many polytheistic religions as well. I received my BA degree in anthropology from the ... (read more)
...I am married. I have 4 grown children - my youngest is a senior this year. I have helped all of them with various subjects during their school years. (read more)