My 15+ years in education have taught me the most important aspect about learning, to enjoy it.  I believe that play can be a sophisticated way of learning and I have had the privilege of creating and conducting playshops that teach both students and educators the power of learning through tinkering.

Philosophically, my work lies within the constructivist and the constructionist theory of learning described by Dr. Seymour Papert.  My approach to learning stems from my  experiences teaching and learning in inquiry and project-based environments.

Of particular interest is physical computing and the “maker movement” or DIY (do it yourself) phenomenon and how it applies to learning, teaching and education. In my freetime, I like to tinker with the Arduino prototyping platform attempting to create interesting interactive objects.  I am learning a lot along the way.

I’m a faculty member of Constructing Modern Knowledge, a hands-on, minds-on institute lead each summer by my friend and colleague Dr. Gary Stager.  As a NYSCATE Board Director have helped direct an organization with over 6000 members.   I also assist with planning, organizing and running NYSCATE’s Annual Conference each November.