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My love for science and the natural world began at an early age and was fostered by both of my parents. I had a subscription to "Ranger Rick" Magazine, I watched NOVA and 3-2-1 Contact on PBS on a daily basis. I received a microscope and slides for Christmas one year, went camping with family and friend frequently, and spent my summers outdoors--at the beach, scuba diving, telescope viewing at night--you get the picture. All of these combined with what seemed like a natural aptitude in the sciences inspired me to take higher level science courses in middle and high school and to select a science major in college. I attended the University of California at Santa Barbara and received a B. S. in Aquatic Biology. This turned out to be a more interesting and multi-faceted major than I could have anticipated at age 17 when chose it. I was required to go through several semesters in chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, in addition to the biology and ecology courses required in order to complete my degree. My love for all sciences grew more passionate throughout my course-work and the career world was my oyster upon graduation. I toyed with several options from going on to get an advanced degree and further research, to veterinary school, I even applied to law school--of all things--a career in environmental law was the goal (Secret: did you know that if you apply to law school with a degree in the sciences your grade point is automatically bumped up?). Eventually I discovered a fervor for educating people. I began my informal education career working for a NRCS Conservation Education Outreach Program, I then moved onto outreach education for a private company and then on to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS.) As an outreach educator I had the opportunity to learn about, teach, and develop curriculum in a fast number of topics from chemistry, to physics, to astronomy, anthropology, archaeology, ecology, and more! I currently work in the visitor programs department here at DMNS. I coordinate programming, enhancements, and training for permanent and temporary exhibits--I also get to do a little public programming once in a while when I have the urge for an audience. I look forward to the opportunity to mentor you as you move forward
on the path of science.
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