Hi!  I am a Biochemistry Ph.D., with extensive experience in instructing non-traditional students at the Collegiate level.  I have developed a passion for teaching that extends beyond content-based curriculum and enjoy providing students the opportunity to "do" real science.  I believe that students will require their abilities to innovate, solve problems, think critically, and work together as much as they will need encyclopedic knowledge in coming years.   I am also a parent, and know that students learn best in an environment where they can be actively engaged with what they are learning.    I hope to use my experience to build engaging, difficult and useful courses that will guide students in a manner that really helps them interact with their interests and take ownership of their education.