Experience Summary
I've been fascinated with computer programming since I was 8 and found a book about Fortran in my grandma's encyclopedia set. Our school had a handful of computers but no programmers. There was a single book in the library that I had checked out constantly until the librarian finally just let me have it when I graduated 8th grade. I went to college and began to learn more and finally met the mentors that were so important to my journey.
I have a degree in Computer Science and I've been employed as a programmer since 2002, including time in the US Air Force doing 3D flight sims and the medical technology field. I can teach basic programming, robotics and can answer questions from "how does a computer make sound?" to "what's a transistor?". This is my craft and I want to share it with the next generation.
My goal is to inspire and coach. I show you what is possible with today's technology (which is nearly anything) and let your imagination take us away from there.
Teaching Style
I start with a couple simple video games that teach the basics, and then we follow our imaginations from there. The best project ideas come from a kid's mind and it can take us in any direction. I don't follow a set lesson plan, but have plenty of projects up my sleeve if they're needed.
