As a geophysics graduate from my hometown institution of the University of Calgary, I have always had a passion for science and its relationship to our greater society and world. As a former exploration and production geophysicist in the field of oil and gas, this passion has served me well and has resulted in many opportunities to be a geoscience educator and mentor in a variety of capacities. It has also been a key asset in many educational and operations volunteer roles I have had the privilege to hold, on many valuable non-profit boards and committees, most notably with the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysics as the Foundation Chair and then as a member of the CSEG Board of Directors.
Teaching Philosophy
Coming from a corporate background of applied science, I realized how very unprepared as a young adult coming out of our public education system I was when faced with the decisions to be made, despite being fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend university. In hindsight, I was unprepared in so many ways within a world that was changing at an unprecedented rate, specifically with regards to the transmission and availability of information, as well as in traditional and new paths of study in the field of science, of which I was most passionate about from a young age. Being confronted suddenly with the responsibility of knowing how to handle my adult responsibilities such as finances, increased educational pressure, and the responsibility to become an informed voter, after a high school career that did not serve me well in being able to make these choices in the greater world outside of the walls of my public high school, was a stark reality that the older curriculum and teaching philosophies I experienced did not particularly address these issues facing me.
That being said, my teaching philosophy is rooted in building rapport and trust within my classroom within the goal of bridging the gap for students between themselves and in becoming autonomous, resourceful, critically-thinking, informed members of society. This endeavor includes staying current with the changing technology, policies, and industries, as well as emphasizing the connection of their perceptions and influence of their personal choices to each other, greater society, and the world. Providing students with resources, awareness of their plethora of options for their future, and encouraging them to push the boundaries of their own perceived limitations - while contributing positively to our world via their actions - is my mission to prepare the young adults I have the privilege to teach.
Education History
University of Calgary: Bachelors of Science - Geophysics, Minors: Greek and Roman Studies, Geology
University of British Columbia: Bachelors of Education - Secondary Science (Physics, Earth Science, Math)
For my Volunteer and Career History, please visit my LinkedIn.
Teaching Philosophy
Coming from a corporate background of applied science, I realized how very unprepared as a young adult coming out of our public education system I was when faced with the decisions to be made, despite being fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend university. In hindsight, I was unprepared in so many ways within a world that was changing at an unprecedented rate, specifically with regards to the transmission and availability of information, as well as in traditional and new paths of study in the field of science, of which I was most passionate about from a young age. Being confronted suddenly with the responsibility of knowing how to handle my adult responsibilities such as finances, increased educational pressure, and the responsibility to become an informed voter, after a high school career that did not serve me well in being able to make these choices in the greater world outside of the walls of my public high school, was a stark reality that the older curriculum and teaching philosophies I experienced did not particularly address these issues facing me.
That being said, my teaching philosophy is rooted in building rapport and trust within my classroom within the goal of bridging the gap for students between themselves and in becoming autonomous, resourceful, critically-thinking, informed members of society. This endeavor includes staying current with the changing technology, policies, and industries, as well as emphasizing the connection of their perceptions and influence of their personal choices to each other, greater society, and the world. Providing students with resources, awareness of their plethora of options for their future, and encouraging them to push the boundaries of their own perceived limitations - while contributing positively to our world via their actions - is my mission to prepare the young adults I have the privilege to teach.
Education History
University of Calgary: Bachelors of Science - Geophysics, Minors: Greek and Roman Studies, Geology
University of British Columbia: Bachelors of Education - Secondary Science (Physics, Earth Science, Math)
For my Volunteer and Career History, please visit my LinkedIn.