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"If a teacher is indeed wise, he does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom . . . but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind." Kahlil Gibran
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I teach English III (junior American literature) and Advanced Placement American Studies. I enjoy sharing the joys of American Studies with my colleague, Derek Strahn. During a two-period block in the afternoon, Derek focuses on the history of America while I try to integrate America's literature and culture. Our goal in AP American Studies is to prepare students for the AP US History exam in May.
Additionally, I oversee the Leo Club, a community service organization sponsored by the Gallatin Empire Lions Club. Some of our annual community service projects include "Frozen Turkey Bowling" to raise money for the Food Bank and the "Duck Race" to help the local humane society. If you have any suggestions for this energetic group of helpful high schoolers, please contact me using the email link at the bottom of the page.
In October of 2003, I visited the Republic of Georgia on a 2-week exchange program through the American Councils for International Education, funded by the U. S. State Department. I met teachers and students seeking a change from their "Soviet style" of education. I split my time between schools in western Ambrolauri and eastern Dedoplistskaro. It was one of the joys of my life to be a "citizen diplomat" and to meet so many wonderful, generous, fascinating Georgians.
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I took my first breath in Hawaii multiple decades ago. After spending my first few years in deep South Texas, my parents moved to the San Antonio area. (Yes, they took me with them.) I graduated from Trinity University with a BA in history and English. My master's degree in English is from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I taught 10 years in a private school before being bitten by the mountain bug . . . then my wife and I decided to work in Yellowstone National Park during the summer months. Soon we realized that the other 9 months were calling us, so we moved to Bozeman and began new teaching careers. Life is good, and it doesn't get much better than here in Montana . . . and schools don't get much better than Bozeman High.
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