During sophomore year of college, I had the opportunity to help high school students from underprivileged backgrounds study for the SAT. There were about 30 students in each room with just two teachers, and I knew I had my work cut out for me, but I wanted to make a difference in an important time in their lives as they studied the math and English skills needed to do well on the exam and get accepted to the colleges they desired. On the elementary and middle school level, I've helped family friends who were having difficulty in their classes understand concepts through easy-to-learn tools that simplified what may have seemed complicated before. I look back on the quote I chose in my high school yearbook from Jackie Robinson, the first Major League Baseball player to cross the color barrier: "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." I hope I can make a positive impact on the lives of you and your child.

During my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and running. I also enjoy playing tennis and basketball with friends. I'm an avid sports fan so I try and make it to as many games as I can, with baseball, basketball, and football being my favorite sports. I also enjoy traveling. I recently completed my goal of visiting all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, and have a goal of visiting all 50 states.