“In my 4th grade science class I teach kids that science is everything. Like with plants, which are called producers because they produce their own food. Or the worms we see in the ground, which are decomposers because they break down dead material and contribute to the soil. There’s friction when you hit the brakes in a car. The seat belt in the car stops your inertia…it’s everywhere.”

“Last year was my first year teaching, I used to be in telecommunications. I went back to school while I was working and got my masters in teaching. I didn’t dislike my job, but I wasn’t fulfilled. If you go to your job and you’re not passionate about it, it starts to wear on you.”