• The Pennsylvania State University, graduated summa cum laude in 1979 with B.S. in Geosciences 
• University of Arizona, 12 credits of graduate courses in Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering 
• University of South Carolina Aiken, 12 credits of graduate courses in Ecology and Education 

• Ruth Patrick Science Education Center 1999 - present
• Home Educator for 8 years, taught all subjects, K-12, 1993-2001 
• Fenster School,Tucson, Az., taught algebra and earth science, fall 1979 
• Penn State University undergraduate geology lab instructor, spring1979 
• Central Dauphin High School, planetarium assistant, 1972-1975
   

One of my small ecohike groups is pictured to the left. An ecohike is a popular student program offered by the RPSEC each fall and spring.  Students learn about the ecology of the Sandhills Region of South Carolina duringa two-hour, guided walk in Hitchcock Woods.

The photo to the left is of a place where all these fields can be explored. It was taken along a trail on Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains.  The beautiful flowers in bloom are rhododendron.

• Exploring Earth's Resources 
• Connecting with Topographic Maps and Compasses 
• Critical Thinking Connections through Sorting
  a new Merry Measuring 
• Cruising through the Constellations 
• To Infinity and Beyond (Kids in College Astronomy Camp)
• Mission to Mars
   
   

Pictured to the left are astronomy campers and two student helpers by the observatory on the roof of the RPSEC.