After receiving my Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Cincinnati, I worked for a short time in chemical industry. I worked at a small pharmaceutical company and also a large flavors and fragrance company. It didn't take me long to realize that I missed the personal connection with students. Building molecules is great, but building students is even better! I'm passionate about all forms of instruction, whether I'm teaching a class to a group of students or tutoring students one-on-one.

I have 17 years of teaching experience, and have taught: Introductory Organic Chemistry (two semesters), Advanced Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry to college students. More recently, I have taught Introductory General Chemistry.