...This will allow us to build a framework to understand biological organisms and how they interact with their environment and eachother. My current project is focused on identifying unknown fungal species using morphological and sequence based techniques. The study involves field photography, specimen collection, DNA extraction and purification, PCR, and DNA barcoding. (read more)
...Not only do I give students the definitions of words, I also put them in context, give examples of how they are used, and discuss denotation and connotation. Students learn the words, not just memorize them. Certified in English grades 7-12, I have taught reading as part of upper elementary and middle school language arts classes, along with high school English classes. (read more)
...I’ve always had a love for science, especially science pertaining to the body. I studied Anatomy and Physiology in high school, and even into college. I’ve done a lot of research on nutrition and the human body. (read more)