2009 - 2010
NSTA Conferences
I attended the Minneapolis NSTA conference in 2009 and later attended the national NSTA conference in Philadelphia.
2010 – Continuing
I represent the Alliance Academy campus on the Sobriety High School Board of Governors.
2008 – Continuing
Open Source Online School System – Sobriety High School, www.sobrietyhighschool.com
Created a new website for the school with an original design and content controlled by WordPress μ, Buddypress, and Moodle. The site includes a school website, the ability for unlimited teacher websites and blogs with their own looks and features, a place for student groups, and Moodle for online learning.
I found free online hosting for the school district and only used open source software making the system completely free now and into the future.
2006-2007
Experiment-with-a-Chemist Volunteer
Performed chemistry demonstrations for children at various Twin Cities colleges and libraries.
2005
Student teaching – Whakatane, New Zealand
Taught at Trident High School that had a 60% Maori student population giving me a chance to live in a different culture and learn to change my teaching methods accordingly.
2004-2005
Teaching Practicum – Glenwood
Minnewaska Area High School
2003-2004
Directed Study
Research on the interaction of atomic orbitals using computer calculations for various molecules. Presented findings in a paper, 2004 ACS, 2004 UMM chemistry research symposium, and chemistry senior seminar at UMM (2004).
2002-2004
Science Sensations Volunteer
Performed science demonstrations at elementary schools in West Central Minnesota.
2003-2004
Art for the Masses
University of Minnesota, Morris – Created and president of the club “Art for the Masses.” Organized and obtained funding for activities for none art majors.
2000-2003
Campus Radio – KUMM
Hosted a weekly talk and music program.