I teach U.S. History to eleventh grade students at Northwest Career and Technical Academy an urban high school located in Las Vegas Nevada.
Position:
Teacher
My Philosophy:
I believe that all students have a natural curiosity about the world around them, it is the teachers responsibility to develop creative ways in which to reach even the most reluctant learners.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a happily married father of three beautiful girls, I am truly blessed.
College and Degrees:
UNLV Bachelor of Arts U.S. History 1994
UNLV Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction
I am currently working towards a Masters of Arts in U.S. History
Activities:
I enjoy creating websites and making documentary movies. I also enjoy learning about American history and have participated in numerous workshops and summer institutes.
Favorite Books:
My favorite book of a historical nature is Patty Limerick's "Something in the Soil" My favorite fiction book is Stephen King's "The Shining"
Favorite Quotes:
“If a country expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was and never will be…” Thomas Jefferson
Interests:
Computers, documentary film making, music, American history
Employment History:
I began my adult life in the United States Marine Corps serving for four years, after receiving an honorable discharge I worked for Sears while going to school to become a teacher. I have been teaching for six years.
Why Do I Teach?:
There is no better job in the world, I can't believe they pay me to go to school everyday and do what I love to do.